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A new online communication package is available to help health care providers conduct effective conversations with expectant parents about vaccinations in pregnancy and for new babies.
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A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.
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The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $35.9 million for 17 cutting-edge research projects. The projects are designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and prevent bone loss in critically ill women.
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Red Nose Limited and the University of Queensland's Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence will each receive $1.5 million to implement an awareness campaign to demystify stillbirth, educate pregnant women and improve national awareness of stillbirth.
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The Australian Government has today launched The Australian Breastfeeding Strategy: 2019 and Beyond, backed by a $10 million investment to support, encourage and promote breastfeeding.
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The Chief Medical Officer has released a statement about recent cases of Listeria and the importance of food safety.
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The influenza and whooping cough vaccines are provided free to pregnant women through the National Immunisation Program.
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The influenza and pertussis vaccines are available at no cost to pregnant women.
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The FASD Strategic Action Plan aims to reduce FASD in Australia by supporting the needs of individuals, families and communities.
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Advice for vaccination providers about maternal vaccination through the National Immunisation Program from 1 July 2018.
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Vaccination is the best way for pregnant women to protect themselves and their babies from whooping cough and influenza.
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The Pertussis Chapter, 4.12, of the 10th Edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook has been updated and includes two changes to recommendations in the administration of pertussis-containing vaccine.
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A statement from the Chief Medical Officer about Listeria.
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