Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Sep 2025
New free vaccine to protect kids against pneumococcal
2 September 2025 - Australian children will now have stronger protection against pneumococcal with the Australian Government implementing a new and improved vaccine on the National Immunisation Program.
The pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar 20 is available from 1 September 2025 nationwide and free of charge through the NIP, offering greater protection for children.
