Resources

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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