Current stocks of Capvaxive have been exhausted due to ongoing supply and distribution constraints, resulting in a temporary vaccine shortage.
Further stock is anticipated to arrive in the coming weeks. Please ensure clinics or appointments for eligible patients are only booked when you have sufficient vaccine available in your fridges.
Please ensure you are monitoring the provider noticeboard on the State Vaccine Centre for further communication.
Prevenar 13 and Pneumovax 23 should no longer be used. Any stocks of these vaccines held in provider fridges should be destroyed and reported in the State Vaccine Centre system as an expired vaccine with ‘30 June 2026’ as the expiry date.
Refer to the NSW Health RSV Prevention Program – Clinician Guide for further information and program resources.
From 1 October 2026, COVID-19 vaccines will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), replacing the stand-alone National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP).
Funded access under the NIP will be available for eligible groups at highest risk of severe disease, consistent with existing COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
Please continue to recommend and administer COVID-19 vaccines in accordance with the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
For further information, read the COVID 19 vaccine NIP transition factsheet.
Join us for a timely education session exploring the impact of global measles outbreaks, declining vaccination coverage, and international travel on Australia’s public health landscape, and the implications for immunisation providers.
The event will cover:
Measles at the Door: Declining Immunisation Coverage and the Risk to Australia
Explore the drivers behind the global resurgence of measles, the potential risk to Australia, and how immunisation providers can help strengthen community protection through vaccination.
From Itinerary to Immunisation: Travel Vaccination Essentials
Learn practical approaches to travel health assessments, vaccine recommendations, and supporting travellers to stay protected before, during and after their journeys.
When: Thursday 22 October 2026
Where: Online webinar Register here
This event is pending RACGP approval for 1.0 Educational Activity hours.
Accessing immunisation resources is now easier than ever.
CESPHN’s new Immunisation Resource Order Form brings together resources from government agencies, peak advisory bodies and CESPHN into a single, streamlined ordering platform.
This centralised service enables healthcare providers to conveniently access a comprehensive range of immunisation materials from one location.
A range of free immunisation resources are available for you to order, including:
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 18:00-19:00 AEST | Pneumococcal update webinar The Immunisation Coalition’s update on Pneumococcal Disease for GPs, Immunisation Nurses, Pharmacists, and other immunisation professionals. Register now |
| Thursday 27 August 2026 8:00 – 16:30 AEST | Austin Immunisation Symposium (In person) Advancing excellence in immunisation practice Register Now |
| Thursday 3 September 2026 18:00 -19:00 AEST | Immunisation Coalition RSV webinar Focused on RSV disease and vaccination updates. Register now |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 19:00 – 20:00 AEST | Immunisation Without Borders: Measles resurgence, travel health and safeguarding Australia (webinar) A timely education session examining current travel immunisation recommendations including measles. Register Now |
