Pharmacies and vaccinations are an important part of everyday health care in Australia. Pharmacies provide medicines, advice and support with prescriptions. Immunisation and vaccination helps protect you, your family and the community from serious diseases. Routine vaccinations are free for eligible people.
Medicines and pharmacies
Learn how medicines are funded, how to get prescriptions, and how pharmacies provide advice and treatment support.
Read information about how to get medicine and help with medicine costs.
Read information about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which provides timely, reliable and affordable access to necessary medicines.
Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which provides timely, reliable and affordable access to necessary medicines.
Listen to information about how pharmacies work in Australia.
Listen to information about the precautions to consider when taking prescribed medicines.
Listen to information about how to manage seasonal allergies in Australia.
Immunisations and vaccinations
Learn about vaccinations in Australia, who should get them, and where to find vaccine information in different languages.
Read information about vaccinations requirements for migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Read information about vaccinations in NSW.
Read information about childhood vaccinations in NSW.
Read information about the importance of reviewing immunisation history and how to catch up on vaccines when needed.
Listen to information about child vaccination rules in Australia.
Listen to information about vaccination rules in Australia.
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