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Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious virus that causes discomfort and can be dangerous in babies and pregnant people.

Meningococcal is a contagious bacterial infection that can be fatal in children and requires emergency medical attention. 

Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children.

Hepatitis B is a virus that can have serious complications in children that can be chronic and lifelong. 

Rotavirus is a viral infection that can be dangerous in babies and children as it can cause serious gastro symptoms.

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children.

Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.

Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.

Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children.

Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Polio is a rare and contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in children.

Diphtheria is a rare bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.

Vaccines under the National Immunisation Program give children the best protection from serious disease as soon as possible. 

Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.

Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.

Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.

Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.

This video explains why timely childhood vaccination is important to protect your child from serious illness. It explains the safety and effectiveness of each vaccine, how many doses are required for full protection, and the age at which vaccines provide the best protection.

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.

When a child is vaccinated, their immune system produces antibodies, helping protect them from infection. This video explains the importance of parents following the National Immunisation Schedule, to ensure their child have the best protection against diseases.

This animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families explains all you need to know about childhood vaccinations.

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.