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  1. Diphtheria

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

  2. 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.

  3. Don't risk the flu. Get vaccinated today.

    This winter season, help protect your child from serious illness with a free flu vaccine.

  4. Childhood immunisation

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

  5. Secondary School Immunisation Program

    Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

  6. Polio – immunisation

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

  7. Immunisation - common questions

    We answer some common questions about immunisation, including how immunisation works, why it's important and where you can be immunised.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Whooping cough – a family’s experience (video)

    A family shares their experience when their baby daughter contracted whooping cough (or pertussis)

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