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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.
A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.
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.
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.
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.
The Chief Medical Officer has released a statement about recent cases of Listeria and the importance of food safety.
The influenza and whooping cough vaccines are provided free to pregnant women through the National Immunisation Program.
The influenza and pertussis vaccines are available at no cost to pregnant women.
The FASD Strategic Action Plan aims to reduce FASD in Australia by supporting the needs of individuals, families and communities.
Advice for vaccination providers about maternal vaccination through the National Immunisation Program from 1 July 2018.
Vaccination is the best way for pregnant women to protect themselves and their babies from whooping cough and influenza.
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.
A statement from the Chief Medical Officer about Listeria.
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