01 Jul 2024
National Immunisation Program (NIP) Meningococcal ACWY changes from 1 July 2024
MenQuadfi® will be funded through the NIP for adolescents aged 14 to 19 years
25 Jun 2024
Protect our older community with a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.
24 Apr 2024
Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
From Monday 29 April 2024, the NIPVIP Program will be expanded to allow pharmacies to claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.
02 Apr 2024
Addition of Q fever vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register
From 15 April 2024, vaccination providers can report Q fever vaccines and natural immunity information to the Australian Immunisation Register.
29 Feb 2024
2024 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – early advice for health professionals
Influenza vaccination is our best defence against influenza.
28 Feb 2024
Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2024
Legislative changes require vaccination providers to report additional details to the AIR.
02 Feb 2024
Supplies of the Shingrix vaccine
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on supplies of the Shingrix vaccine.
22 Dec 2023
Launch of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
From 1 January 2024, participating pharmacies can receive payment for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a pharmacy setting.
01 Nov 2023
National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from today
The shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has changed.
08 Oct 2023
'National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from 1 November 2023'
From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will change.