Vaccinations in Queensland
This video explains immunisation in Queensland.
In Australia, vaccines are recommended for children, adolescents and adults according to the National Immunisation Program schedule. These vaccines are provided free by the government; but some immunisation providers will charge a fee for their service.
Vaccination provides the best protection from many dangerous infectious diseases. The vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule may be different to vaccines in other countries.
Even if you have had vaccines before you came to Australia, you may need other vaccines to catch-up with the Australian schedule.
Talk to your doctor to make sure you and all your family members have had all the vaccines you need to protect yourself and your community.
In Queensland, vaccinations are given by doctors, nurses and specially trained pharmacists.
You can be vaccinated at a doctor’s clinic, some local council clinics and some pharmacies.
Ask your doctor to create or update your immunisation record on the Australian Immunisation Register, in short AIR. This register records all vaccinations given to people in Australia.
Vaccinations you have had overseas can also be added to the register if you have an immunisation record.
You can ask your doctor to print your immunisation record or call the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 to ask for a copy.
You can use an interpreter by calling 131 450. This service is free.
You can also download your immunisation record from your Medicare account through my.gov.au.
If you have an overseas immunisation record in a language other than English, you can get the record translated for free. Visit translating.homeaffairs.gov.au for more information.