Australia vaccine schedule & requirements
Oceania · AU
Last updated: 2026-07-18
💉 Vaccination Schedule
2 months
Hexavalent combination
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Polio (IPV) Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Hib Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Hepatitis B Dose 2 (opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Rotavirus Dose 1Oral
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Meningococcal MenBFunded for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants; broader access varies
(opens in a new tab)4 months
6 months
For at-risk groups; schedule updates apply
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Influenza AnnualFrom 6 months
(opens in a new tab)12 months
18 months
4 years
🏫 School & Institutional Requirements
▶ 🏫 Public Schools (K–12)
Australian states/territories set school and early-childhood immunisation rules. 'No Jab No Play' style policies require documentation of age-appropriate vaccination or an approved exemption for childcare/preschool enrolment in participating jurisdictions.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Private schools follow state/territory enrolment immunisation documentation rules similar to public settings.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Childcare enrolment often requires an up-to-date immunisation history statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Tertiary institutions may require specific vaccines for health-science placements; general university mandates are limited.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers follow state occupational immunisation policies (hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, pertussis, influenza).
📊 Required Vaccines by Setting
| Vaccine | School | Daycare | Postsecondary | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTaP / Tdap | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hib | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Influenza | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Meningococcal | ✓ | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| MMR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Polio (IPV) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Rotavirus | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Varicella | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
📝 Vaccine Exemptions
🏥 Medical
AvailableFor medical contraindications
Documentation: Medical contraindication recorded by an immunisation provider on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Renewal: As clinically indicated.
Approving authority: Recognised immunisation provider / medical practitioner
🔗 Find the current exemption form on the official site → (opens in a new tab)🙏 Religious
Not AvailableFor religious beliefs
✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Homeschool immunisation rules in Australia follow national education and public health law. Many countries do not impose the same documentation checks as public schools; verify locally.
Reporting
Reporting obligations vary; contact the Ministry of Education / Health.
Exemptions
Medical contraindications remain the primary formal exemption pathway where mandates exist.
Notes
This summary is informational. Local statutes and municipal rules may differ.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-18
Australia national immunisation overview added to the Vaccine Schedule & Exemption Navigator.
🔬 Related Vaccine Evidence Pages
Each card links to the full VaccineDataNavigator evidence page — including clinical trials, VAERS data, pharmacovigilance, ingredients, and references.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Where can I find the official Australia childhood schedule?
Start with the national immunisation page (https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation) and cross-check ECDC/PAHO/WHO comparators. Schedules change; confirm before clinical decisions.
▶ Does Australia require vaccines for school?
Rules differ. Some countries mandate selected vaccines for school entry; others run voluntary programmes with strong uptake. See School & Institutional Requirements on this page and the official authority link.