Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation

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Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (pronunciation: /ɑːˈstreɪliən tɛkˈnɪkəl ədˈvaɪzəri ɡruːp ɒn ˌɪmjʊˈnaɪzeɪʃən/) is a medical advisory group in Australia that provides independent, expert advice on immunisation to the Australian Government Department of Health. The group was established in 1997.

Etymology

The name "Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation" is derived from the group's role and location. "Australian" refers to the country where the group operates, "Technical Advisory" indicates the group's function of providing technical advice, "Group" signifies the collective nature of the entity, and "Immunisation" is the specific area of health that the group focuses on.

Role and Responsibilities

ATAGI's primary role is to provide advice to the Minister for Health and the Department of Health on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), including the vaccines to be included in the program, the timing and sequencing of immunisations, and the provision of vaccines to specific population groups. ATAGI also advises on the safety, efficacy and efficiency of vaccines and other issues related to immunisation.

Related Terms

  • Immunisation: The process by which a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine.
  • Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
  • National Immunisation Program (NIP): A program that provides free vaccines against 16 diseases to certain groups of people who are at risk.
  • Minister for Health: The Australian government minister responsible for national health and medical research policy.
  • Department of Health: The Australian government department responsible for national public health, including the National Immunisation Program.

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