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What is pertussis (whooping cough)? Why childhood immunisations are important
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children.
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What is Hib? Why childhood immunisations are important
Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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How vaccines work for pregnancy and newborns
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.
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Routine Childhood Immunisation – Simple and safe
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.
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Childhood immunisation – what to expect in your child’s first 4 years
Vaccines under the National Immunisation Program give children the best protection from serious disease as soon as possible.
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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.
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What is hepatitis B? Why childhood immunisations are important
Hepatitis B is a virus that can have serious complications in children that can be chronic and lifelong.
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What is rubella? Why childhood immunisations are important
Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.
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Dr Lucy Deng explains why childhood immunisations are important – Cantonese
Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.
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What is diphtheria? Why childhood immunisations are important
Diphtheria is a rare bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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Dr Ehab Mostokly explains why childhood immunisations are important – Arabic
Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.
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What is polio? Why childhood immunisations are important
Polio is a rare and contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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Routine Childhood Immunisation – Why timing is important
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.
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First Nations – One more way you keep them safe
This animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families explains all you need to know about childhood vaccinations.
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Dr Lily Vu explains why childhood immunisations are important – Vietnamese
Childhood vaccinations help protect babies and young children from serious diseases. In this video, a trusted healthcare professional answers common questions about childhood immunisation.
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What is influenza? Why childhood immunisations are important
Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.
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What is varicella (chicken pox)? Why childhood immunisations are important
Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious virus that causes discomfort and can be dangerous in babies and pregnant people.
ATAGI 123rd meeting bulletin – 30 and 31 July 2026
This document provides an overview of the discussion from the 123rd meeting of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 28 July 2026
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 5 July 2026
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 19 July 2026
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 12 July 2026
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Residential aged care COVID-19 vaccination rates – 22 July 2026
COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care.
Residential aged care influenza vaccination rates – 22 July 2026
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
ATAGI Advice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026.
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