National Immunisation Program
‘Public health menace’ addressed by NIP
Shingles vaccines are to be available through the National Immunisation Program, including through community pharmacies Health minister Mark Butler has advised the public to ask their pharmacist or GP about …
$19 NIP vaccine administration fee for pharmacies
Community pharmacies will be funded to administer vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) from 1 January 2024 Eligible patients who elect to receive NIP vaccines through their local community …
Immunisation considerations for older adults: an overview
As immunisation providers, pharmacists should consider whole-of-life immunisation needs, particularly for older adults. By Rachel Morrison, BPharmSci, MPharm (Hons), Senior Pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy; Dr Sonal Patel, BPharm, GCPH, …
Free catch-up vaccines across Australia
Starting this month, free childhood vaccinations will be provided to all young people as well as refugees of any age The government has announced it is expanding the National Immunisation …
Zoster vaccine added to NIP
Those aged 70-79 can now freely access the vaccine, which aims to protect against shingles and related neuropathic pain From 1 November, Australia’s only vaccine to protect against shingles and …
Bexsero vaccine shortage in Australia
GSK’s relatively new vaccine for meningococcal B is in low supply across the country due to its unexpected popularity worldwide Bexsero is the only vaccine for meningococcal B currently registered …