Utilising AIR10A Reports to Boost Childhood Immunisation Coverage

Australia’s childhood vaccination coverage has declined for the third consecutive year—a trend that poses significant risks to public health. Recent data from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 2024–25 Annual Report shows that national vaccine coverage targets have not been met for:

Children at 5 years of age (≥95% target)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children between 12 and 15 months of age (≥95% target)
HPV vaccination of adolescents at 15 years of age (≥90% target by 2030)

As frontline immunisation providers, you play a vital role in reversing this trend. One of the most effective tools available is the AIR10A Overdue Report, which helps practices:

Identify overdue children: The report lists patients who have missed scheduled immunisations, enabling timely follow-up with families.
Improve coverage rates: Regular use of AIR10A supports proactive recall and catch-up strategies, reducing the number of overdue children and strengthening community protection.

For eLearning modules on how to request, modify, view and customise AIR reports please visit Australian Immunisation Register (AIR): AIR Reports

By incorporating AIR10A checks into your routine workflow, you can help ensure children receive vaccinations on time and contribute to meeting national coverage targets.

Together, we can make a measurable difference in protecting our communities.

The PHN recommends that practices regularly use Overdue AIR reports to identify children who are overdue for immunisation. Once set up, these reports can become a seamless part of your existing workflows—saving time for your staff while strengthening the quality and continuity of care for your patients.

Need help getting started?
If you’d like more information about requesting AIR reports or assistance with related Quality Improvement activities, please contact our Practice Support team via E: Practicesupport@thephn.com.au or P: 1300 859 028 (option 1) we will be more than happy to provide additional information and support.