Catch-up is for young people who missed out on their vaccinations when they were first eligible. All eligible individuals are recommended to receive the catch-up vaccine as soon as possible to be protected.
If they missed their vaccination at school, they can receive a catch-up vaccine from another immunisation provider such as at community immunisation clinics, or at participating GPs, pharmacies or Aboriginal Medical Services (the vaccine is free, but consultation fees may apply). Consult your immunisation provider for more information.
Healthy young people aged up to 20 years old can catch-up if they have not previously received the dTpa or MenACWY vaccines.
Healthy young people who receive a single HPV dose before 26 years of age are now considered fully vaccinated and will not need further doses, with some exceptions.