From 1 July 2027, Capvaxive will replace Prevenar 13 and Pneumovax 23 on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for adults.
Capvaxive will be recommended and funded for:
- at-risk adults from 18 years with a specific medical condition
- First Nations adults from 25 years
- non-Indigenous adults without a risk condition from 65 years.
Read more at NIP: Adult pneumococcal vaccination – Program advice for health professionals.