What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination?

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.

During pregnancy, your immune system is naturally weaker than usual so are more susceptible to certain infections and illnesses which can be harmful to you and your developing baby.

Information for consumers on vaccines, immunisation programs and immunisation records for you and your children

The state-funded meningococcal ACWY immunisation program has now ended, with meningococcal ACWY vaccine now provided under the National Immunisation Program

The Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP) is funded by the Australian government and implemented by state and territory departments of health

You can get vaccinations from a range of vaccination providers, including your local GP and school-based immunisation programs.

On this page Immunisation or vaccination — what's the difference? Australia's National Immunisation Program Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting you and your child against serious diseases.

Find out how to protect your kids from infectious diseases. Keep up to date with the Childhood National Immunisation Program schedule.

Your immunisation history statement has all your vaccines that have been recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)