Adult vaccinations

Get free vaccinations as part of the adult National Immunisation Program (NIP).

When to get vaccinated

Vaccines can be more effective when they are given at a particular time or at a particular age.

NIP provides the following vaccines free for the following groups and ages:

12 to 26 years

• human papillomavirus (HPV)

65 years and over

• influenza
• shingles

70 years and over

• pneumococcal

Born after 1966

• measles, mumps and rubella

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders all

• influenza

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 50 years and over

• pneumococcal
• shingles

Pregnant women

• influenza
• pertussis (whooping cough)

Where to get vaccinated

You can get vaccinated by your:

• doctor
• health clinic
• community health centre
• some participating pharmacies.

More information

To find out more about adult vaccinations go to the Department of Health and Aged care website.

Contact the NT Health Centre for Disease Control for further information.