What’s changed?
The Australian Immunisation Handbook is an up-to-date reference. The following pages have been updated recently.
Public consultations
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation consults with stakeholders on proposed changes to vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. All parties are welcome to make a submission on draft recommendation/s.
Open consultations
Proposed changes to the recommended use of the pneumococcal vaccine
An infographic guide to assist immunisation providers to avoid shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
Publication approval
The guideline recommendations were approved by the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on 9 July 2018. For additional information see About the Handbook.
Citation
The preferred citation provided is: Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). Australian Immunisation Handbook, Australian Government Department of Health, Canberra, 2018, immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au.
Help us improve the new Australian Immunisation Handbook
Our new Australian Immunisation Handbook website has been updated to make information easier to find and understand. As new information becomes available we will add it to this website to so you always have the most up-to-date, accurate and evidence-based advice.
To help us improve the Australian Immunisation Handbook website, we would like to hear your feedback whether good or bad.
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