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Immunisation schedule and vaccine eligibility criteria

Infants, children, adolescents, adults and special risk groups are eligible to receive some vaccines for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The Victorian Government also funds the provision of some vaccines that are not included on the NIP.

Vaccines are given at certain ages, or for people in certain at-risk groups, or for catch-up according to the schedule and eligibility criteria.

The vaccine history timeline shows the introduction of new vaccines and major changes to the immunisation program in Victoria.

Immunisation schedule Victoria and vaccine eligibility criteria

The routine schedule of vaccines provided free under the National Immunisation Program and the Victorian funded immunisation program.

Catch-up vaccination

Catch-up vaccination aims to provide optimal protection against disease as quickly as possible.

Vaccine history timeline

Timeline of the history of new vaccines and major changes to the immunisation schedule in Victoria.

Vaccination for special-risk groups

Some people are at higher risk of vaccine-preventable diseases due to certain conditions, underlying disease, or other risk factors.

Reviewed 01 November 2023

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Immunisation Unit Department of Health

50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
immunisation@health.vic.gov.au
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