Immunisation program

The following information provides health professionals with current immunisation information, updates and resources and links to vaccination education courses.

The immunisation schedules provide information on current National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccination advice for children, adolescents and adults.

Download the current schedule using the links below.

Save the schedules to your desktop for access to quick links for further information. Replace all immunisation schedules when they are updated.

Access the Australian Immunisation Handbook for current vaccine advice.

Immunisation updates include the latest information on vaccines and schedules for vaccine providers.

Vaccine wastage form online

Use this form to report all vaccine wastage.

In the event of vaccine wastage due to a Cold Chain Breach, do not discard the vaccines until advised by CDC. Call the Immunisation Program on 08 8922 8315 during business hours to report a Cold Chain Breach.

Adverse event following immunisation form

Adverse events following immunisation refers to any untoward medical occurrence that follows immunisation, whether it is expected or unexpected and regardless of whether it is triggered by the vaccine or coincidentally occurs following its administration.

Refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook for specific definitions and advice on adverse events following immunisation (AEFI’s) or call the Immunisation Program on 08 8922 8315 during business hours.

To report an AEFI on line or to access a hard copy, fill in these forms:

Rabies/Lyssavirus post-exposure prophylaxis form

Use this form for all cases requiring rabies/lyssavirus post-exposure prophylaxis.

This includes giving rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and/or rabies vaccine.

Email completed form to ImmunisationProgram.TEHS@nt.gov.au.

Vaccine order form

Use this form when ordering all NIP vaccines for your clinic.

In the event of vaccine wastage due to a Cold Chain Breach, do not discard the vaccines until advised by CDC. Call the Immunisation Program on 08 8922 8315 during business hours to report a Cold Chain Breach.

Vaccination recording form

If you are a vaccine provider and do not currently record immunisations electronically, complete this form for people of any age who have received a vaccination.

Email the completed form to ImmunisationUnit.THS@nt.gov.au or fax the form to NT Immunisation on 08 8922 8897.

Strive for 5 - minimum, maximum fridge temperature chart

Check and record the vaccine fridge temperature (minimum, maximum and current temperature) twice daily, before the refrigerator is used for the first time and at the end of each day. You can download copies of the chart:

For further information refer to National vaccine storage guidelines 'Strive for 5'.

Vaccination provider education - HESA accredited vaccine courses

To administer vaccines without the order of a medical practitioner in the Northern Territory, registered nurses, midwives and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners (who have never completed a course - or completed a course over 3 years ago) are required to complete a Health Education Services Australia (HESA) approved vaccine course.

Access HESA approved courses on the Health Education Services Australia website.

Ongoing vaccination provider education - NT upskilling course

To remain qualified, vaccination providers  are required to complete About Giving Vaccines Upskilling Course at least every three years.

Access the course on the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) website.

State and territory legislation outlines who can access and administer vaccines.

All vaccines must be administered in accordance with the relevant legislation, best practice, and the guidelines recommended in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

In the Northern Territory, notices relating to the Medicines. Poisons and Therapeutic Goods ACT 2012, allow certain health practitioners to possess, administer and supply substances under protocol.  For more information, read medicines and poisons notices.

All nurses, midwives, ATSIHPs and pharmacists must be competent and adhere to the indications, restrictions and contraindications identified for the use of any vaccine included in the 'Scheduled Substance Treatment Protocol' (SSTP). Any care provided outside the scope of the related documents referred to in the SSTP must be discussed with a medical officer at the time.

Relevant SSTPS can be found on the medicines and poisons notices webpage.


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