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- Ice (crystal methamphetamine)
The drug ice, is a stimulant with a high risk of addiction if it used regularly.
- Immunisation and pregnancy
Immunisation can protect a woman and her unborn baby against many infectious diseases.
- Immunisation history statements for children
By law, parents or guardians must provide an Immunisation History Statement when enrolling children in any childcare service, kindergarten or primary school in Victoria.
- Immunisation – common questions
We answer some common questions about immunisation, including how immunisation works, why it's important and where you can be immunised.
- Immunisation – deciding which vaccines you need
Everyone's immunisation needs are different and are influenced by your health, lifestyle, age and occupation.
- Immunisation – DTP, polio, hep B and Hib
A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages.
- Immunisation – side effects
Find out more about possible side effects of immunisation.
- Immunisations for older people
Immunisations are important for you as you get older, because your immune system can become less effective at protecting you from some diseases.
- Immunisations for work
Some jobs have a higher risk of exposure to infectious diseases, so if your job is one of these, it’s a good idea to check your immunisation status.
- Immunisations – catch-ups and boosters
If you've recently arrived in Australia or missed out on an immunisation for any reason, you may need catch-up doses.