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Immunisation ... all about
Page content: General | Immunisations for children | Immunisations for adults | Travel
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Immunisation protects babies, children and adults against many diseases. Vaccines are available for many diseases including chickenpox, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, polio, rubella, whooping cough and tetanus. Overseas travel may require special immunisations. A regular influenza or flu vaccine is important, especially for the elderly.
General
Information about immunisation and vaccines including common reactions and myths, plus advice on the School Entry Immunisation Certificate.
Immunisations for children
Babies and children can get free immunisation for a range of diseases including chickenpox, polio, meningococcal disease, whooping cough, measles, mumps and rubella.
Immunisations for adults
Adults need immunisations including vaccines for flu, hepatitis, tetanus and other conditions. Catch up vaccinations are sometimes needed too.
Travel
Children and adults have special needs for immunisation when they travel. Vaccines and preventative medications are available for many dangerous diseases including polio, hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), malaria and yellow fever
More information
Victorian Government Health Information.
Immunise Australia Program.
Immunization safety - World Health Organization.
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register.
Free Vaccines supplied by DHS Victoria.
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Last updated: September 2008
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