Immunisation protects the community from some diseases, known as vaccine-preventable diseases, and stops the spread of infection.
The Centre for Population Health’s Immunisation team works closely with doctors, nurses, schools and childcare centres, local councils and the general public to ensure people of all ages are vaccinated according to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The team provides information and general advice on vaccination except the ones for travel.
The team is also involved in research related to immunisation to improve vaccination services provided to the community.