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Immunise Australia Program.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Chickenpox [online], Parenting/Child Health, Child and Youth Health, State Government of South Australia, Adelaide. More information here.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook – 9th Edition 2008, [online], Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
- Varilrix Varicella Vaccine, Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet [online], GlaxoSmithKline, Dandenong, Vic. More information here.
- National Immunisation Program Schedule [online], Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Common reactions to vaccines [online], Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Free Vaccines supplied by DHS Victoria and their indication for use, [online], Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Pre-immunisation checklist [online], Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Chickenpox - immunisation information [online], Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
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Last updated: February 2007
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