Immunisation provider information

Information for health professionals on various immunisation-related topics including clinical updates, handling vaccines, delivering immunisations and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

Immunisation programs

Nationally funded

The National Immunisation Program includes:

State funded

Vaccines are free under National and State funded programs for eligible people, however, some immunisation providers may charge a consultation or service fee. Please discuss any costs for receiving funded vaccines with your immunisation provider.

Australian Immunisation Register

The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) records vaccines for people of all ages in Australia. All providers delivering immunisation services must report doses administered to the AIR. To apply to register with AIR, see Immunisation records and registers.

Coverage rates

Immunisation coverage rates for South Australia are available from the Australian Immunisation Register.

Clinical resources

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is a research organisation that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia. Fact sheets have been developed primarily for immunisation providers. NCIRS have also developed a website called SKAI (Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation), which has information for parents about vaccination and an eLearning module for healthcare workers to assist with communication with parents about vaccination.

Sharp and to the Point

The Sharp and to the Point newsletter is produced by SA Health's Immunisation Section to assist immunisation providers and other interested health professionals to keep up to date with the latest immunisation recommendations, news and research.

Travel vaccination

For information on travel vaccination see the Smartraveller website or contact a travel vaccination centre.

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