Department of Health

Find out more about immunisation for children, adolescents and adults, including the different program schedules, vaccine eligibility, reporting adverse events, ordering vaccines and accessing resources.

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Shingles vaccination

From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccine Shingrix® will replace Zostavax® on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and be free for eligible cohortsExternal Link .

More information about these changes, including eligibility is available on the Department of Health and Aged Care websiteExternal Link .

For updated program advice, refer to:

Japanese encephalitis

Mpox (monkeypox)

Reviewed 26 October 2023

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