School Vaccinations
NSW School Vaccination Program
My child missed a vaccine at school
My child missed a vaccine in the school program, what happens now?
Students who miss vaccine doses due to absence on the day of the nurses' visit will be offered catch-up vaccination at subsequent school clinics. Where this is not possible, parents will be advised that free catch-up vaccine is available at their local GP.
How do I request a school vaccination record?
Save the completed form and attach the completed form to your email when you send it to hnelhd-phimmunisation@health.nsw.gov.au.
Most school records with the exception of vaccines administered in some Local Health Districts, in the current school year are available on AIR. If you believe a school vaccination has been administered and is not visible on the AIR, download and complete the Request for school vaccination records be added to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) form.
How to add a signature to downloaded PDF file
- Open downloaded request form in Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Click on Fill & Sign in the Tools pane on the right
- Click Sign, and then select Add Signature
- A popup will open, giving you three options—Type, Draw, and Image
- Drag, resize and position the signature inside the file.
I need a vaccination summary to enrol my child in a new school and their school vaccinations are not showing on the AIR.
Schools are only after the records for your child up to the age of 4 years, as this was their primary vaccination course. Schools are not looking for records of vaccinations given within the school program.