Young people's health news

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COVID-19 vaccination program rolls out to people 12 years and older

Find out more information about COVID-19 vaccinations for people 12 years and older.

Research funding for cancer in children and young adults

The Australian Government is providing $9 million to support research into the causes, biology and progression of cancer among children and young adults.

School based vaccinations for teens

Students in years 7, 8 and 10 can receive free vaccinations at school through the National Immunisation Program.

Preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers and diseases by vaccination

From early 2018, young Australians have free access to the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil®9 that protects against more types of HPV infection.
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