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Data has been drawn from a national indicator or dataset and is an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. We will work to develop an Australian dataset that meets the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Health
Reporting Year
2020
Indicator used

The first table provides annualised national immunisation coverage rates for one, two and five year olds. Rates are calculated based on the preceding rolling four quarters. Data is sourced from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) administered by the Commonwealth Department of Human Services. 2019 coverage rates include data to the end of the December 2019 assessment quarter. The data shows the proportion of children fully immunised at one, two and five years of age according to the National Immunisation Program Schedule.

The second table shows vaccination coverage with three doses of human papillomavirus vaccine for adolescents turning 15 years of age by year. The HPV data has been sourced from historical reports published on the the National HPV Vaccination Program Register (HPV Register) website http://www.hpvregister.org.au/ . 

The HPV Register ceased to operate on December 31 2018, with historical HPV vaccination records migrated to the AIR. From January 2019 all HPV vaccinations are reported directly to the AIR.

Caveat
Data has been drawn from a national indicator or dataset and is an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. We will work to develop an Australian dataset that meets the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.
Indicator status
Reported online
Indicator description

Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme

Geographic Coverage
Australia
Methodology

National Immunisation Coverage Rates

* From quarter ending 31 December 2013, pneumococcal (dose 3) was included in the definition of fully immunised for the 12 to less than 15 months cohort.

** From quarter ending 31 December 2014, meningococcal C (given at 12 months), and dose 2 measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and dose 1 varicella (given as MMRV at 18 months) were included in the definition of fully immunised for the 24 to 27 month cohort.

*** From quarter ending 31 March 2017, DTP dose 4 (given at 18 months) was included in the definition for fully immunised for 24 to less than 27 months.

**** From quarter ending 31 December 2017, dose 2 measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) was removed from the definition of fully immunised for the 60 to 63 month cohort.

The inclusion of these immunisations to the definition of ‘fully immunised’ caused a drop in the coverage rates. The more antigens included in the assessment, the higher the likelihood of reduced coverage rates. This usually resolves over time as the changes become more routine.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Coverage Rates

*Coverage data for males is only available from 2013 when males became eligible to receive the HPV vaccine routinely at age 12-13 years, with a catch up program for males aged 14-15 years delivered in 2013 and 2014.

Other information

nil

Most recent data release
2019
Page updated
3 March 2020

Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name
Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme
Indicator number
3.b.1
Target number
3.b
Target name

Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non‑communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

Global indicator description

Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme

UN designated tier
Tier 2
UN custodian agency
World Health OrganisationUnited Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Link to UN metadata
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 336.1kb)

Sources

Source 1
Dataset title
Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme
Data custodian

Department of Human Services - Australian Immunisation Register

Update frequency
Quarterly
Earliest available data
2011
Geographical coverage
Australia
Link to data source
Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme
Most recent data release
2019
Tier
Tier 2
Source 2
Dataset title
Proportion of adolescents turning 15 years of age covered with human papillomavirus vaccine
Data custodian

National HPV Vaccination Program Register

Update frequency
Quarterly
Earliest available data
2012
Geographical coverage
Australia
Link to data source
National HPV Vaccination Program Register
Most recent data release
2018
Tier
Tier 2

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic