Australia’s active vaccine safety system

Vaccine safety data

Safety data

AusVaxSafety is an active vaccine safety surveillance system that monitors the safety of vaccines in Australia. Using de-identified data reported directly from people receiving the vaccines (or their parent or carer), AusVaxSafety monitors adverse events following immunisation and facilitates early detection of potential vaccine safety issues. More information on AusVaxSafety active vaccine safety surveillance here.

 

COVID-19 vaccines

AusVaxSafety is conducting active surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine safety. Click here to access the latest data.
Influenza vaccines

AusVaxSafety is undertaking active surveillance of influenza vaccine safety. Click here to access the latest data.
Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine

AusVaxSafety is conducting active surveillance of mpox vaccine safety. Click here to access the latest data.
National Immunisation Program schedule vaccines

AusVaxSafety is undertaking active surveillance of NIP vaccine safety. Click here to access the latest data.
Nirsevimab

AusVaxSafety is undertaking enhanced surveillance of nirsevimab in Australia. Click here to access the latest data.
RSV vaccines

AusVaxSafety is undertaking enhanced surveillance of RSV vaccines in use in Australia. Click here to access the latest data.
Vaccine safety in Australia AusVaxSafety summary reports

The reports shows how parents and carers responded to a vaccine safety survey following immunisation
Safety data

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AusVaxSafety receives funding
from the Australian Government

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We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.

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NCIRS, Kids Research, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145 Tel (612) 9845 1433  |  Fax (612) 9845 1418  |  ABN 53 188 579 090

Our website meets the criteria for credibility and content as defined by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety.

We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.