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What is the childhood immunisation schedule?
Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan. -
AUSVAXSAFETY summary report 2020: Pregnant women infographic
Pregnant women receive vaccines for whooping cough (included in the dTpa vaccine) and influenza. -
Dr Jana Pittman explains why childhood immunisations are important
Dr Jana Pittman is a former Australian Olympic athlete and is now a women’s health doctor. As a busy mum of 6 children, Jana tells us how she protects her kids from vaccine-preventable disease with childhood immunisations from the perspective of a mother and a medical professional. -
Parents speak about routine childhood vaccination
Parents share information about routine childhood immunisations. Vaccines are a safe, simple and effective way to protect babies and children against vaccine-preventable diseases. -
What is polio? Why childhood immunisations are important
Polio is a rare and contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
What is diphtheria? Why childhood immunisations are important
Diphtheria is a rare bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
What is tetanus? Why childhood immunisations are important
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
Childhood immunisations – how do they work?
Parents and carers have lots of questions about childhood immunisations, and how they work to protect their child against illness. In this video, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan answers some of the top questions. -
Maternal vaccinations brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program.