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Immunisation Coalition

The Immunisation Coalition is a not-for-profit organisation and the leading voice in whole-of-life immunisation in Australia, protecting all Australians against vaccine preventable diseases.

It collaborates with like-minded organisations such as Primary Health Networks (PHNs), Public Health Units, Government health departments and other groups that fight vaccine hesitancy.

The Immunisation Coalition is a champion for immunisation education, providing timely, accurate and science-based information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

Vision and mission

To improve the protection of all Australians against infectious diseases by advocacy for immunisation.

The Immunisation Coalition's mission is to achieve this by:

  • creating public awareness regarding the importance of immunisation by providing educational materials and communication programs
  • co-operating with key Australian professional bodies, consumer advocacy groups and the Australian, State and Territory Governments in their educational activities focused on immunisation to bring information to Australian healthcare professionals and the public
  • working with consumers, health professionals and organisations with an interest in immunisation, ensuring that the information provided to consumers through their website and other communication channels is current, easily understood and informed by the science.

How the Immunisation Coalition can help

  • by creating awareness and providing evidence-based information
  • by providing educational resources
  • holding scientific meetings and educational forums on influenza and adult vaccination

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Last reviewed: September 2024

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Across The Lifespan - Immunisation Coalition

Immunisation across the lifespan prevents 2-3 million deaths a year. It is important to keep up to date with your immunisations, no matter what age you are.

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Pertussis Guide for Health Care Professionals - Immunisation Coalition

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting the respiratory system, that can cause severe illness and death.

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Keep yourself protected from Meningococcal - Immunisation Coalition

Meningococcal is a life threatening disease that can cause meningitis or septicaemia. Find out how vaccination can help protect you.

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COVID-19 Guide - Immunisation Coalition

About COVID-19 COVID-19 Cause And Transmission COVID-19 Symptoms COVID-19 Complications COVID-19 Prevention COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy COVID-19 Vaccine Safety How Is COVID-19 Treated? About COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus

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Who's at risk? - Immunisation Coalition

Those who are at risk of complication from influenza include people over 65, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions. Free vaccines are available for people with an increased risk.

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Shingles - Immunisation Coalition

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox. The virus can lay dormant in your body before being reactivated later in life to cause shingles.

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Whooping Cough Protection - Immunisation Coalition

Whooping Cough is a highly infectious respiratory infection that when passed to infants can be life threatening.

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2024 Meningococcal Webinar - Immunisation Coalition

Date: February 20, 2024: 18:00:00 - 19:00:00   Invasive Meningococcal Disease is here in the community

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Meningococcal Disease Guide - Immunisation Coalition

About Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Disease Symptoms What Causes Meningococcal Disease? Who Is Most Affected? Risk Factors Complications Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine Meningococcal B Vaccine Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccines Download the Guide pdf About Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal disease progresses very rapidly

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Guide - Immunisation Coalition

About HPV Cause Of HPV HPV Symptoms HPV Transmission HPV Prevention HPV Vaccine Efficacy Vaccine Safety Download the Guide pdf About HPV Around 90% of Australians will get human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives

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