Immunisation

Increasing immunisation coverage is a national priority for primary health networks.

We work closely with primary healthcare providers to maintain and increase immunisation coverage across our region.

See also:

• COVID-19 vaccines
• Influenza

Immunisation is a safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases. We can help protect individuals, vulnerable populations and the wider community by enabling and promoting vaccination against preventable diseases.

We support the Australian Department of Health’s National Immunisation Program and the Victorian Government’s immunisation program.

How we can help

We support primary health care providers to increase immunisation rates by providing:

• local clinical and referral information on HealthPathways Melbourne
• advice on schedule updates and changes to immunisation programs
• education sessions and webinars on immunisation
• support with reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
• assistance to maintain high standards of cold-chain management in accordance with the National Guidelines to ensure vaccine efficacy
• mobile influenza services for hard-to-reach populations
• increased public awareness for immunisation through our Immunise Melbourne campaigns.

Useful apps for GPs

• Vicvax: Quick view of the Victorian immunisation schedule for all ages and links to special risk groups. Currently under review.
• Australian Immunisation Handbook: Now available for iOS and Android.

Quick links

• HealthPathways Melbourne: Immunisation
• Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services Immunisation Program
• Australian Government Department of Health Immunisation Information
• Australian Immunisation Handbook
• Australian Immunisation Handbook – Catch up calculator
• Melbourne Vaccination Education Centre
• Australian Immunisation Register for Health Professionals
• National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

Resources