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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.
Shield yourself from shingles – Fact sheet – First Nations
This fact sheet answers questions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may have about the shingles vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination – Local Government Area (LGA) – 9 January 2025
These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).
COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 10 January 2025
This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update – 10 January 2025
This presentation, delivered on 10 January 2025, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
ATAGI 109th meeting bulletin – 5 and 6 December 2024
This document provides an overview of the discussion from the 109th Meeting of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
ATAGI Clinical Guidance on the use of vaccines for the prevention of Mpox
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical guidance on the use of vaccines for the prevention of Mpox in 2024.
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What is mumps? Why childhood immunisation are important
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children.
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Tips for your child’s vaccination appointment
Learn about what you can expect before, during and after your child’s vaccination appointment with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.
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What is rotavirus? Why childhood immunisation are important
Rotavirus is a viral infection that can be dangerous in babies and children as it can cause serious gastro symptoms.
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What is hib? Why childhood immunisation 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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What is pneumococcal disease? Why childhood immunisation are important
Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children.
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What is measles? Why childhood immunisation are important
Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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What is meningococcal? Why childhood immunisation are important
Meningococcal is a contagious bacterial infection that can be fatal in children and requires emergency medical attention.
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What is varicella (chicken pox)? Why childhood immunisation are important
Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious virus that causes discomfort and can be dangerous in babies and pregnant people.
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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 pertussis (whooping cough)? Why childhood immunisation are important
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children.
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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 tetanus? Why childhood immunisation are important
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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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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What is influenza? Why childhood immunisation are important
Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.
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What is hepatitis B? Why childhood immunisation 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 immunisation are important
Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.
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What is polio? Why childhood immunisation are important
Polio is a rare and contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in children.
CALD Communities Health Advisory Group communique – 3 December 2024
This communique summarises the meeting of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities Health Advisory Group, held on 3 December 2024.
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