Resources - general public
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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 – How vaccines work
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.
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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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What is tetanus? Why childhood immunisations are important
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children.
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Dr Jung Yoon Huh explains why childhood immunisations are important – Korean
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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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 pneumococcal disease? Why childhood immunisations 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 rotavirus? Why childhood immunisations 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 mumps? Why childhood immunisations are important
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children.
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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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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 measles? Why childhood immunisations are important
Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications 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.
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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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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.
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 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.
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