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5:05Childhood immunisations – the schedule
The National Immunisation Program schedule outlines the routine childhood immunisations recommended for all children in Australia. In this video, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan answers questions from parents and carers about the schedule. - Image:
3:00Childhood immunisations – vaccine safety
Childhood immunisation is a safe and effective way to protect children against serious disease. Vaccines go through many stages of development and testing. Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains how vaccine safety is ensured. - Image:
3:16Childhood immunisations – how do they work?
Parents and carers have lots of questions about childhood immunisations, and how they work to protect their child against illness. In this video, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan answers some of the top questions. - Image:
2:56Childhood immunisation – what parents can expect
In this video, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains what parents and carers should expect when their child goes to get their first vaccination. This includes how they can prepare their child for vaccinations, what happens during the appointment and more. - Image:
2:04Childhood immunisations – Why do we have yearly influenza vaccines?
The Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains how and why influenza vaccines are updated each year. - Image:
1:42How vaccines work for pregnancy and newborns
This animation explains how vaccines help your immune system to make antibodies to help fight serious diseases. It helps parents understand how vaccines help while pregnant to protect the baby when they are born. - Image:
01:09Routine Childhood Immunisation – Simple and safe
Routine childhood immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect children against serious preventable diseases. This video explains the importance of having high immunisation rates, vaccine safety and the immune system’s natural response to the vaccine.
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