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- Whooping cough – a family’s experience (video)
A family shares their experience when their baby daughter contracted whooping cough (or pertussis)
- Whooping cough (Pertussis)
The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.
- 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.
- Don't risk the flu. Get vaccinated today.
This winter season, help protect your child from serious illness with a free flu vaccine.
- Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe.
- Polio – immunisation
You need several doses of the vaccine before you are fully protected against polio.
- Secondary School Immunisation Program
Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.
- Immunisations - vaccinations in Victoria, Australia (video)
The immunisation program in Victoria may be different than other countries, and individuals who have moved to Victoria from overseas may need catch-up immunisations.
- 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.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection that can lead to serious illness, especially in children.