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Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe.

You need several doses of the vaccine before you are fully protected against polio.

Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages.

Being immunised from an early age helps protect your child against serious childhood infections.

Tetanus is a life-threatening disease and immunisation is the best way to reduce your risk.

The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.

By law, parents or guardians must provide an Immunisation History Statement when enrolling children in any childcare service, kindergarten or primary school in Victoria.

My Health and Development Record is designed for parents to keep and record their child's milestones, health, growth, development and immunisations.

Can a child's immune system be overloaded by immunisations? The answer is no. Talk to a qualified medical expert like your doctor to find out more about immunisation.