In this episode, immunisation education consultant, Angela Newbound RN, walks through the messy reality of vaccines in 2026, from pneumococcal and pertussis to flu and RSV, with practical tips you can use in your next session:

• Navigate the latest National Immunisation Program (NIP) changes
• Understand the multi-factorial drivers of declining vaccination rates and practical, GP-friendly strategies to lift uptake
• Work through the real-world complexities of overseas vaccination records and catch-up planning
• Get a concise overview of new and emerging vaccine recommendations
• Apply Angela’s practical frameworks – especially the HALO principle, to identify missed opportunities, structure vaccine conversations, and confidently discuss funded vs non funded vaccines with patients

Experts: Angela Newbound, Registered Nurse and Immunisation Education Consultant

Host: Dr David Lim, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 45 mins

Recommended resources:

• National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• National Immunisation Program (NIP) advice | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Australian Immunisation Handbook | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Risk conditions for pneumococcal vaccination and eligibility for NIP funding | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• National Center for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
• The AIR tip – 24 Aug 2023 | NCIRS
• Evaluation of and expected access to new RSV vaccines and long-acting monoclonal antibody (mAB) in Australia as at 11 February 2026 | NCIRS
• The National Immunisation Catch-up Calculator | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• ATAGI Statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Vaccines and Biologics used in US and Foreign Markets list | Immunisation Action Coalition
• National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) data visualisation tool | Australian Centre for Disease Control
• Getting more kids vaccinated on time: Strategies and broader policy considerations to address caregiver-identified barriers to childhood immunisation in Australia | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
• PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool | Immunisation Coalition