Adult immunisation schedule
- The vaccines below are free through the state-funded immunisation programs and the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
- There are a number of different circumstances in which adults might be recommended additional vaccines.
- Read more about immunisations at the Australian Department of Health website (external site).
Table: Adult immunisation schedule
| Eligible groups |
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Pregnant people
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Disease covered
When to get immunised
- Any stage of every pregnancy
Disease covered
When to get immunised
- Third trimester of every pregnancy
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Aboriginal community
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Disease covered
When to get immunised
- Annually – Aboriginal people aged 6 months and over are eligible for a free influenza vaccine every year.
Disease covered
When to get immunised
- For non-immune Aboriginal persons aged 20 years and over.
Disease covered
When to get immunised
- Medically at risk (any age)
- 50 years and over
Disease covered
When to get immunised
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| Young people in year 7 |
Disease covered
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
When to get immunised
- Age equivalent 12-13 years
- If dTpa dose was missed and not previously received, a catch-up is available up to and including 20 years of age (26 years of age for HPV dose).
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| Young people in year 10 |
Disease covered
When to get immunised
- Age equivalent 14-16 years
- If dose was missed and not previously received, a catch-up is available up to and including 20 years of age
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| Adults born after 1965 |
Diseases covered
When to get immunised
- At any time, especially before travelling overseas
*You need to have had two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR vaccine) to be protected.
Recent measles cases in WA were also traced back to people who travelled overseas and had only received one dose of the vaccine.
Read more about immunisations before you travel.
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65 years and over
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Disease covered
When to get immunised
Disease covered
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| 70 years and over |
Disease covered
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| Medically at risk
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People with certain medical conditions or who are undergoing some medical treatments may have special vaccine requirements.
Speak to your doctor or immunisation provider to learn about which vaccines are recommended for you.
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Find out where you can get immunised.
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Last reviewed: 28-11-2023
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