Australian Immunisation Handbook - Updates to Handbook

Australian Immunisation Handbook - Updates to Handbook

Guidance,
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This resource provides a summary of recent updates made to the Australian Immunisation Handbook. It details changes to vaccine recommendations, including the removal of discontinued vaccines, new vaccines for diseases, and revised guidance for specific populations such as pregnant women and immunocompromised people. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
External Link
https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/about-the-handbook/updates-to-the-handbook
Standard
5: Clinical Care
4: The Environment
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
Australian Immunisation Handbook - Updates to Handbook

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