Immunisation for Prevention and Protection

Immunisation is one of the most effective and cost-efficient public health measures for the control of vaccine preventable diseases.

Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH) oversees immunisation programs for all age groups provided in general practice, public clinics hospitals, aged care facilities and schools. An important strategy for HNEPH is ensuring that children 0-7 years are fully immunised. However, immunisation is important for all Australians regardless of age.

The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) was implemented in 1996 and contains all vaccination details for children aged 0-7 years. The Commonwealth target for immunisation coverage rates for this age group is 95%. Current coverage rate for Hunter/New England children is 93.9% (Sep 2007), which is well above the state average (90.7%).

School Student Immunisation Records

To obtain records of student vaccines given in the NSW Health School Vaccination Program, please download the Request for Student Vaccination Record form and return by fax or to the address on the form.

Immunisation Education for Health Professionals

Advice on Immunisation Issues

Hunter New England Population Health Immunisation Team contact details
For advice on vaccines or other immunisation issues please contact HNEPH
For confirmation or a copy of vaccines a child has received, please contact the ACIR on 1800 653 809.

Immunisation Course for Registered Nurses

Visit The College of Nursing for Enrolment Information.
Contact The College of Nursing to obtain Application Form for Immunisation Course for Registered Nurses on 9745 7517 or download application form.

Annual Immunisation Education Updates