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Australian Immunisation Handbook

The Handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice.

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COVID-19 vaccination - summary for immunisation providers

A regularly updated summary of latest advice and information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program for immunisation providers

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Immunisation coverage data and reports

NCIRS calculates vaccine coverage estimates using AIR data. Access here

Education and training

NCIRS has a range of education and training resources for healthcare providers. Find out more here.

History of immunisation in Australia

The immunisation history tables provide a summary of the significant events in vaccination practice in Australia.
Immunisation schedules

NCIRS immunisation schedules as well as NIP and state and territory schedules.
National and international resources

A range of resources available to immunisation health professionals seeking information on vaccines, vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation programs.
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NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources

Have questions? Find answers. Access NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources here.

Webinar series

Find out about upcoming NCIRS webinars and view videos from past webinars.

Patient communication resources

Tools to help talk to your patients/parents.
Specialist immunisation services

A resource to help immunisation providers access additional advice and specialist immunisation support throughout Australia.

SKAI - supporting health professionals

SKAI is designed to support health professionals communicate with parents.
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NCIRS newsletter

NCIRS compiles The Weekly Jab, a weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with all things immunisation. Subscribe here.

Vaccine safety

Read all about passive and active surveillance of AEFI in Australia.
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News & events

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NCIRS, Kids Research, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145 Tel (612) 9845 1433  |  Fax (612) 9845 1418  |  ABN 53 188 579 090

Our website meets the criteria for credibility and content as defined by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety.

We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.

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