
Updates and stories from the Immunisation Coalition on vaccines, infectious diseases, and public health initiatives across Australia.

RSV maternal vaccinations information kit
This kit includes information and communication resources you can share with your community to raise awareness about the risks of RSV in young children and…
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COVID-19 vaccines to transition to the National Immunisation Program from 1 October 2026
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced that COVID-19 vaccines will transition to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) from 1 October…
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ATAGI Advice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) adveice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026.
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RSV becomes Australia’s most notified respiratory virus in 2026
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has become Australia’s most frequently reported respiratory virus this year, surpassing both influenza and COVID-19 for the first time since national…
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UNICEF Australia urges continued focus on childhood vaccination as coverage declines
UNICEF Australia has warned against complacency following the release of new global childhood immunisation estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, which show…
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NSW RSV vaccination program linked to significant reduction in infant hospitalisations
A New South Wales respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation program has been associated with a substantial reduction in RSV-related illness and hospitalisations among young infants,…
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New Immunisation Dashboards Improve Access to Australian Vaccination Data
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a new suite of self-service immunisation dashboards, providing healthcare professionals, policymakers and the community…
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Tasmania launches free meningococcal B vaccination program for infants
From 1 July 2026, all eligible Tasmanian infants can access free vaccination against meningococcal B disease through a new state-funded immunisation program.
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New adult pneumococcal vaccine now available through the National Immunisation Program
From 1 July 2026, Australians eligible for pneumococcal vaccination can access a new pneumococcal conjugate vaccine through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), providing broader protection…
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