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- Whooping cough (Pertussis)
The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.
- Whooping cough – a family’s experience (video)
A family shares their experience when their baby daughter contracted whooping cough (or pertussis)
- Don't risk the flu. Get vaccinated today.
This winter season, help protect your child from serious illness with a free flu vaccine.
- 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.
- Secondary School Immunisation Program
Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.
- Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe.
- 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 and pregnancy
Immunisation can protect a woman and her unborn baby against many infectious diseases.
- Polio – immunisation
You need several doses of the vaccine before you are fully protected against polio.
- 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.