Adult immunisation
Vaccinations are recommended for adults and pregnant people at scheduled ages for optimal protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines listed on the WA Immunisation Schedule are provided for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) (external site) and other state-funded programs.
For more information:
Adult immunisation programs in WA
Antenatal immunisation
Immunisation against pertussis (whooping cough), influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is strongly recommended during pregnancy to protect expectant mothers and their babies against these serious infections.
Further information can be found at antenatal immunisation.
Influenza immunisation
Seasonal influenza vaccines are funded for adults at higher risk of influenza-related complications such as pregnant people, older adults, those with medical risk conditions, Aboriginal adults, persons experiencing homelessness or congregate living, and WA Health staff.
Further information can be found at influenza immunisation and check the Immunisation Schedule.
Pneumococcal immunisation
WA Health provides pneumococcal vaccines for Aboriginal persons over 50 years of age, and for non-Aboriginal people over 70 years of age.
Further information can be found at Pneumococcal infection invasive and WA Immunisation Schedule. (NOTE: refer to the ‘Reminders when using the Schedule’ section for the Meningococcal and Pneumococcal Table.)
Measles immunisation
WA Health provides Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine for all adults born after 1965 without evidence of receiving one or two documented doses of valid MMR vaccine or without serological evidence of immunity.
Further information can be found at Measles, Mumps, Rubella and measles immunisation program.
Mpox immunisation program
WA Health provides Mpox vaccines to eligible persons.
Further information can be found at Monkeypox and Mpox (Monkeypox) immunisation.
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) immunisation program
WA Health provides JEV vaccines to eligible persons.
Further information can be found at Japanese encephalitis and Japanese encephalitis: Information for local government and industry.
Shingles immunisation
WA Health provides shingles vaccines for Aboriginal persons aged 50 and older, and non-Aboriginal people aged 65 years and over.
Further information can be found at Shingles (external site).
Refugee and humanitarian entrant immunisation
Catch-up vaccines are available for refugee and humanitarian entrants who have not previously received doses or who do not have records of previously received doses.
For more information see the WA Immunisation Schedule (PDF 2.12MB) and the Australian Immunisation Handbook (external site).
Useful resources
For providers:
Useful links in patient discussions:
Last reviewed: 21-10-2025