AIR Update – 17 May 2024

Using the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)

New AIR resources available on Services Australia education gateway

New education resources relating to the AIR are now available through the Services Australia education gateway. They include the following:

eLearning module: Report a Planned Catch Up to the AIR
eLearning module: AIR010A Due/Overdue report – by Immunisation Practice
Simulation: How to request an AIR010A Due/Overdue report – by Immunisation Practice.

Visit the education gateway to view the range of education resources for health professionals, including resources about the AIR, Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) and Provider Digital Access (PRODA).

New vaccines and immunisation products added to the AIR

Additional non-standard vaccines and immunisation products can now be recorded on AIR:

Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus [RSV])
Arexvy (RSV)
Beyfortus (nirsevimab – monoclonal antibody for the prevention of RSV)
Generic RSV
Degvaxia (dengue fever)
Generic Dengue
Q-Vax (Q fever)
Vaxchora (cholera)
Vaxneuvance (15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; available to report to AIR from 22 May 2024).

The list of all vaccines that can be recorded on the AIR is available here.

Ensure you are using the latest version of your software product to access the full range of vaccines available for reporting. Your software vendor can assist you with this.

Recording Q fever vaccines on AIR

Q fever (Q-Vax) vaccines and natural immunity information can now be reported to the AIR.

Vaccination providers will no longer be able to report Q fever vaccine information to the Q Fever Register.
Previous historical data stored within the Q Fever Register will not be automatically transferred to the AIR. Individuals can take their Q fever vaccination evidence (Q Fever eStatement) to a recognised vaccination provider in Australia and request that this information be recorded on AIR; it will then be listed on their Immunisation History statement. Alternatively, individuals may use their existing Q Fever eStatement as vaccination evidence, provided it is accepted by their employer.

Individuals can access their Q Fever eStatement by:

logging onto the Q Fever Register website and downloading a copy
requesting a copy by either contacting the Q Fever Register or calling 1300 733 837. An individual’s identity must be verified before the release of any information. Individuals are required to provide their full name and date of birth and to answer a security question (or provide their Q Fever Number).

AIR042A report expanded to include influenza vaccine history

The AIR042A report has been expanded and now includes both influenza and COVID-19 vaccination history for individuals who received a vaccination or MBS service at a practice.

Further information about AIR reports is available on the Services Australia website and an AIR042A eLearning module and simulation are available on the education gateway.

Reporting influenza medical contraindications on the AIR

Medical contraindications to influenza (flu) vaccines can now be recorded as ‘influenza vaccines’ instead of recording the influenza vaccine brand, using the AIR site or your software.

Medical contraindications can be reported by the following provider types: