Resources - general public
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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.
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Childhood immunisations – Why do we have yearly influenza vaccines?
The Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains how and why influenza vaccines are updated each year.
Mpox (monkeypox) fact sheet – Symptoms, risks and treatment
This fact sheet outlines information about mpox (monkeypox) symptoms, risks and treatment.
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I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Aunty DJ
Aunty DJ explains how shingles can impact people’s lives. She encourages people to protect themselves with a shingles vaccination.
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I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Aunty Kay
Aunty Kay has had shingles and never wants to get it again. She wants to spread the word about how people can protect themselves against it.
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Shingles vaccination – Dr Eileen
Dr Eileen describes the serious complications of shingles and urges people to protect themselves from the virus.
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Shingles vaccination – Sarah, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist Sarah explains the importance of shingles vaccination for older people. She describes how debilitating shingles can be.
00:00:41
I’ve had shingles – Aunty Robyn
Aunty Robyn shares her experience with shingles, a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you are over 50 or if your immune system is weak.
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Shingles vaccination – Uncle Edward
Uncle Edward has heard how painful shingles can be and encourages mob to protect themselves with the shingles vaccine.
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I’ve had shingles – Uncle Garry
Uncle Garry shares his experience with shingles, a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you are over 50 or if your immune system is weak.
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Shingles vaccination – Uncle Rod
Uncle Rod heard about the free vaccination and encourages mob to protect themselves with the shingles vaccine.
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I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Uncle Shad
Uncle Shad works in health, and he’s seen how debilitating shingles can be when it affects mob, family and friends.
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I know someone who had shingles – Aunty Nerida
Aunty Nerida used to be a nurse. In this video, she shares her patients’ experiences with shingles.
Side effects from vaccines – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you about the side effects your child might get from a vaccine and what you can do to help make them feel better.
Why it is important for children to get vaccines – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you about why vaccines are important to give to children to help keep everyone safe from serious disease.
How to get a vaccine for your child – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you how to get vaccines for your child and how to get your child’s information ready for the appointment.
What vaccines children should have – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you about the vaccines your child should get to keep them safe from serious disease.
Vaccines are safe for children – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells us about how vaccines we give to children are tested to help keep them safe.
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Health professionals answer commonly asked questions about shingles and the shingles vaccine – Podcast recording
In this podcast, Doctor Richard Mills and Registered Nurse, Trina Scott, answer commonly asked questions about shingles and the shingles vaccine, Shingrix ®. They provide advice for health professionals to help shield their patients from shingles.
What are vaccines for children – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you about what vaccines are and how they stop children from getting sick.
Where to get information about vaccines for children – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells you where to get the best information about vaccines for children, and help you get ready for your vaccine appointment.
Getting more than 1 vaccine at a time – Easy Read
This Easy Read fact sheet tells us about how vaccines we give to children are safe and how children can get multiple vaccines in the same appointment.
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – 11 October 2024
This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 months, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
COVID-19 vaccination – Local Government Area (LGA) – 10 October 2024
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 October 2024
This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.
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