Aboriginal immunisation recommendations

The term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

There are additional recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for some vaccines due to a higher risk of some vaccine preventable diseases.

Recommendations for Aboriginal children

Under the National Immunisation Program, Aboriginal children in South Australia are also recommended to receive the following additional vaccines:

For more information on additional vaccines, see the Childhood Immunisation Program: Frequently asked questions.

Recommendations for Aboriginal adolescents

Adolescents will be offered vaccines through the School Immunisation Program in years 7, 8 and 10.

Vaccines for 2023

Year 7 and 8

The immunisations provided in Year 8 are:

Why are these vaccines given in Year 7 and 8?

A booster dose of the diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus vaccine is needed to make sure adolescents remain protected against these diseases. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is more effective if delivered at a specific age.

Year 10

The immunisations provided in Year 10 are:

Why are these vaccines given in Year 10?

Meningococcal vaccines are also recommended for students in high school years as they have a higher risk of infection with meningococcal disease.

Video resources

For more information on vaccines offered through the School Immunisation Program, the following video resources are available:

See Immunisation for adolescents, Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, for more information.

In addition to the vaccines recommended on the School Immunisation Program, Aboriginal adolescents and adults are recommended to receive the following:

Recommendations for Aboriginal adults

As per the National Immunisation Program Schedule, Aboriginal adults are recommended to receive the following vaccines:

For more information please speak with your doctor or immunisation provider.