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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.

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.

Learn about what you can expect before, during and after your child’s vaccination appointment with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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