Vaccination is important for children and adults moving to Australia.

You may need to show proof of your vaccinations when applying to live in Australia. If you don’t have records, see your GP or vaccination provider to check your vaccination history.

Free flu vaccinations

Getting a yearly flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Your child can get the free nasal spray vaccine if they’re aged between 2 to 5 years old (before they turn 6). They can also get it if they’re aged between 6 and 17 years old (before they turn 18) and they struggle with getting a needle.

Health advice about meningococcal B vaccine

The meningococcal B vaccine is free for eligible Queensland infants, children and adolescents. The Queensland Government has more information about the MenB Vaccination Program.

Vaccines before you come to Australia

Before you and your children come to Australia, you should have the following vaccines if you can:

If you’ve missed vaccinations, you may be able catch up when you get to Australia. The Department of Home Affairs has information about the vaccines you need before you travel. You can also talk to your vaccination service provider about catch up vaccinations.

Vaccines when you’re in Queensland

There are also other vaccinations you and your children will need to get when you’re in Australia.

Vaccination information in your language

You can find information about vaccination in your language on the Queensland Government website.

You can also watch our video.

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Vaccines for adults and other information

In Australia there are some vaccines recommended and provided for free to adults.

These include vaccines for women during pregnancy for people with some medical conditions and for people older than 65 years of age.

The vaccines given during pregnancy protect the woman and the unborn baby from diseases during pregnancy and in the first few months of the new baby's life.

As we get older, our bodies defences don't work as well and we become more vulnerable to some diseases.

Immunisations can provide protection for older people from these diseases.

Talk to your doctor about your vaccination needs.

To see which vaccines are recommended and provided free under the National Immunisation Programme Schedule in Queensland go to www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/schedule.

If you have questions or concerns about immunisation you can talk to your doctor or your local immunisation provider.

If you need help with English when you talk to them you can use an interpreter by calling 131 450. This service is free.

Australia is one of the safest countries in the world when it comes to vaccine preventable diseases. One of the main reasons for this is because Australia has one of the best immunisation programmes in the world.

Remember, immunisation saves lives.

Where to get vaccinated

Getting vaccinated is easy. You can get your vaccination from a GP, pharmacy, community clinic, or another vaccination provider.

You can get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as your flu vaccine.

Find out where to get vaccinated.

Interpreters

You can ask for a free interpreter if you need one.

Find out more

For more information about vaccination, contact your health provider or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) .

Last updated: May 2026

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