Improving rates of immunisation in refugee populations in Australia

Key points• Refugees are likely to be underimmunised due to a multitude of factors inherent to their countries of origin, considerations while in exile and their circumstances post-resettlement • Addressing the complexities in the delivery of immunisation services to refugee populations requires a collaborative and multifaceted approach.Policymakers, providers, and refugee communities all have a crucial role to play in this endeavour • World Health Organization (WHO) guidance can be adapted to the Australian context to provide key policy options to address under-immunisation in refugee populations.