COVID-19 vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccination program rollout began on 22 February 2021 in Australia with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty and AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. We have developed resources and dedicated web pages to support immunisation providers in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia

We have developed this page as a "one-stop shop" for a large number of resources that have been developed and new ones that continue to be developed related to the vaccination program. These include NCIRS resources, the Australian Government Department of Health resources for immunisation providers, the Australian Technical Advisory group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical advices, the Therapeutic Good Administration resources and individual state and territory resources, among others. We update this page regularly.

Access the web page here

COVID-19 vaccines - Frequently asked questions

We have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about various aspects of COVID-19 vaccines on this page, and we update this page regularly frequently. 

Access the FAQ here

NCIRS fact sheet, FAQs and other resources

This page has a collection of resources that provide information on thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after COVID-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine.

Access this web page here 

COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring

AusVaxSafety is conducting active vaccine safety surveillance of the COVID-19 vaccines being used in Australia. AusVaxSafety surveillance uses a short survey sent by SMS/email to collect reports of adverse events following immunisation directly from the people receiving COVID-19 vaccines. 

Access the latest AusVaxSafety COVID-19 vaccine safety data here

Other resources 

Accessing the Australian Immunisation Register

Specialist immunisation services

ASCIA Allergy, Immunodeficiency, Autoimmunity and COVID-19 Vaccination Position Statement

ASCIA Allergy and COVID-19 Vaccination - Guide for health professionals 

ASCIA Immunodeficiency, Autoimmunity and COVID-19 Vaccination - Guide for health professionals

COVID-19 vaccines and cancer: Health professional guidance

Related pages 

COVID-19 vaccine development landscape

NCIRS COVID-19 response