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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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From early 2018, young Australians have free access to the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil®9 that protects against more types of HPV infection.
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