Measles vaccination: updated guide for providers
Prioritising measles vaccination amid rising global cases and declining coverage in Australia
Source: National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
NCIRS has released an updated Measles Vaccination Guide for Immunisation Providers, reflecting the state and territory-funded measles catch-up programs introduced across Australia this year.
The guide includes a simplified visual tool to help providers quickly assess measles-containing vaccine requirements based on a person’s year of birth:
Born before 1966 – Natural immunity is likely due to previous infection, so measles-containing vaccine is generally not required.
Born during or after 1966 – Measles vaccination is recommended.
This updated tool complements NCIRS’s suite of measles resources, including:
Australian immunisation experts continue to urge the community to prioritise measles vaccination in response to:
For more details and to access the updated guide, visit the NCIRS measles resource hub.