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- Common reactions to vaccines, Department of Health, State Government of Victoria. More information here.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook – 9th Edition 2008, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
- Australian Immunisation Program: Rubella, Immunise Australia Program, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. More information here.
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