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References used for this fact sheet

• Chickenpox, Parenting/Child Health, Child and Youth Health, State Government of South Australia, Adelaide. More information here.
• Australian Immunisation Handbook – 9th Edition, 2008, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
• Varilrix, Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet, GlaxoSmithKline, Australia. More information here.
• National Immunisation Program Schedule, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
• Common reactions to vaccines, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information here.
• Pre-immunisation checklist, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information here.
• Chickenpox (Varicella) immunisation information, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information here.

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