By life stage and situation

Vaccinations , information for your next conversation

Choose the situation closest to yours. The guides explain questions about records, clinical assessment, funding and available services. They do not determine an individual vaccination plan.

Use the eligibility checker Book online

Pregnancy vaccination information

Pregnancy

Discuss influenza, whooping cough and RSV with your maternity clinician or pharmacist. Timing, suitability and funding are checked individually.

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School-age catch-up

Children (5+)

Ask about services for children aged 5 and over. Authorisation, consent and funding vary. A GP, council or other service can advise for younger children.

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6 occupations covered

Work

Hospital, aged care, ECEC, schools, disability support, pathology and first responders , required and recommended vaccines for each role.

Pick your occupation

Eligibility checked

Adult MMR catch-up

Victorian adult MMR catch-up for eligible people born during or since 1966 without evidence of two valid doses or immunity. The pharmacist checks eligibility and suitability.

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Records and funding options

New to Australia

Information for new arrivals about records, IHI access and individual funding pathways. Medicare requirements differ between programs.

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AIR reconciliation

Returning to Australia

For expats returning home or partners on visas: reconcile overseas vaccinations to the AIR, catch up on missed routine vaccines.

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Looking for a specific vaccine?

The pages above group vaccines by who you are. If you already know which vaccine you need (influenza, MMR, shingles, hepatitis B, mpox, Japanese encephalitis and others), the disease-by-disease guides cover eligibility, schedule, side effects and FAQs.

See vaccines A-Z

Not sure where to start?

Explore common funding pathways or contact the pharmacy to arrange an assessment. Confirm walk-in availability before travelling.

Check eligibility Book online Call (03) 9364 7133