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Immunisations are a safe and effective way to protect you, your family and your community from harmful diseases. When you get vaccinated, you are participating in community immunity (herd immunity). This helps to protect newborns, and people who can’t get vaccinated, because their immune system is weak. Plus, it helps to reduce the spread of disease in the community.
Immunisation is a way of protecting against serious diseases. Once you have been immunised, your body is able to fight these diseases, helping you stay healthy for longer and out of hospital.
Government-funded vaccination programs have made diseases like tetanus, diphtheria and polio rare in Australia-but when community immunity drops, the chance of these diseases coming back rises.
The following resources can help to answer your questions in addition to discuss your health and your child’s health with your GP.
Babies and young childrenFind out when your child should receive their vaccinations. |
Young peopleInformation about the School Immunisation Program and other vaccines given to adolescents. |
| Childcare immunisation requirements
You may need to prove that your child’s immunisation status is up to date before they can enrol or attend childcare. |
AdultsFind out what extra vaccines may be required to maintain your immunity from disease. |
| Pregnant women
Discover how getting vaccinated during pregnancy powerfully safeguards both you and your baby. |
Migrants, refugees and other humanitarian entrantsMigrating to Australia? Protect yourself and your family, especially your children, with the right vaccinations before you arrive. |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine and monoclonal antibodies
The Queensland Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program expanded on 1 December 2024. This expanded program provides free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation during pregnancy and to eligible infants and young children living in Queensland.
RSV vaccine recommendations and funding:
| Population recommended for vaccine | Vaccine OR monoclonal antibody | Funding |
| Pregnant women to protect their newborn infant from 28 weeks gestation to protect infants against severe RSV disease from birth for up to 6 months. | Abrysvo only – (vaccine) | NIP funded |
| infants and young children can receive a long-acting monoclonal antibody that provides protection against severe RSV disease for at least 5 months from administration. | Nirsevimab (brand name Beyfortus®) – (monoclonal antibody) | QLD funded*
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| All people aged ≥75 years | Abrysvo or Arexvy – (vaccine) | NIP funded |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged ≥60 years | Abrysvo or Arexvy – (vaccine) | NIP funded |
| People with medical risk factors for severe RSV disease aged ≥60 years. | Abrysvo or Arexvy – (vaccine) | Private purchase |
* Funded for residents of QLD only
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