Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases that can cause serious health problems in the community.
Immunisation not only protects individuals from life-threatening diseases, but also dramatically reduces transmission in the community.
The more people who are vaccinated, the fewer opportunities a disease has to spread.
The Australian Government’s Immunise Australia Program implements the , which currently includes vaccines against a total of 16 diseases.
GP Lalith Baduraliya, who lives in Melbourne explained what are the recommended vaccines under National Immunisation Program and also out of it.
Recommended vaccines for adults under National Immunisation Program.
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for 65 years and over
- Influenza (flu) vaccine for 65 years and over
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles) vaccine for between 70 and 80 years.
- Tetanus and acellular pertussis vaccine for Pregnant Women over 28 weeks
- Influenza (flu) vaccine for Pregnant Women
- Tetanus vaccine for between 50 and 59 years who did not have it in last 10 years
- High risk patients who suffer from diabetes and asthma
Exclude from National Immunisation Program but recommended vaccines.
- Influenza (flu) vaccine for every one over 6 months
- Tetanus vaccine for everyone who did not have it in past 5 or 10 years
- Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid vaccines depend on Job nature.
- Q fever vaccine for who is working related with animal products.
- Pertussis vaccine for grandparents who have a new born baby in their family.
Where we can have these vaccines?
- From your GP’s clinic
- Immunisation clinics which conducted by hospitals
- Immunisation clinics which conducted by councils.
