Adult immunisation schedule

The immunisations below are free through the state government and national immunisation program (NIP).

There are a number of different circumstances in which adults might be recommended additional vaccines. You can read more about adult immunisations at the Immunise Australia website.

Table: Adult immunisation schedule

Eligible groups	Diseases covered	When to immunise
Pregnancy	Influenza Pertussis (whooping cough)	Any stage of pregnancy Third trimester of pregnancy
Aboriginal community	Influenza Pneumococcal	15 years and over Medically at risk 15 years and over, 50 years and over
Individuals aged 15 – 19	Meningococcal A, C, W, Y	15 to 19 years
Adults born in or after 1966	Measles, mumps and rubella	At any time, and especially if travelling overseas
Over 65s	Influenza Pneumococcal	65 years and over 65 years and over
70 – 79	Shingles (herpes zoster)	70-79 years
Medically at risk	People with certain medical conditions or who are undergoing some medical treatments may have special vaccine requirements. Speak to your doctor or health provider to learn about which vaccines are recommended for you.

Where can I get immunised?

Find out where you can get immunised.

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