What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination?

The vaccine development process is very thorough. It ensures safety, effectiveness and quality. COVID-19 vaccines must pass all tests to be approved for use.

In 2020, all Australians should get a flu vaccine as early as possible, as the COVID-19 pandemic converges on our flu season.

On this page Vaccine testing Vaccine ingredients Vaccine side effects Vaccine safety monitoring Did you know? Further information Vaccine testing Research and testing is an essential part of developing safe and effective vaccines.

Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.

"Is the HPV vaccine really safe" is a fact sheet about the safety of the HPV vaccine that has been developed by SKAI - Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation

Read about immunisation & the vaccines available to protect you, your child & the community from infectious diseases such as hepatitis & whooping cough.

Measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease spread via the respiratory route.

Questions and answers for consumers on the seasonal influenza vaccines

Australia has signed supply agreements for several COVID-19 vaccines when they are available. Which vaccines does Australia have an agreement for? How promising are they?