Updated resources to reflect 1 July 2020 NIP schedule and vaccination recommendation changes

Changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule and recommendations for pneumococcal, meningococcal and hepatitis A vaccination come into effect today. The changes have been made following recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to improve protection against these diseases.

We have updated our resources to reflect these changes:

• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccines for Australian children Fact sheet
• Meningococcal vaccines for Australians - Fact sheet
• Meningococcal vaccines for Australians - FAQs
• Pneumococcal vaccines for Australians - Fact sheet
• Pneumococcal vaccines for Australians - FAQs
• Vaccines for Australian adults - Fact sheet

In addition, we have created three new immunisation schedule tables that summarise vaccine recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people:

• Immunisation schedule for non-Indigenous people
• Immunisation schedule for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in ACT, NSW, VIC and TAS
• Immunisation schedule for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in NT, QLD, SA and WA

Refer also to the Australian Immunisation Handbook and ATAGI clinical advices on these changes. 

NCIRS Webinar - National Immunisation Program changes: what you need to know

This NCIRS webinar provided an overview of the NIP Schedule changes and the key points that healthcare professionals need to know. The recording is available to view on the NCIRS website.