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References used for this fact sheet

• Australian Immunisation Handbook – 9^th Edition 2008, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
• Common reactions to vaccines, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information here.
• Criteria for use of government vaccine, Department of Health, Victorian Government. More information here.
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) & Hepatitis B, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information here.

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