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  1. Diphtheria

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

  2. Polio – immunisation

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

  3. Secondary School Immunisation Program

    Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

  4. Childhood immunisation

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

  5. 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.

  6. Whooping cough

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

  7. Tetanus

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

  8. 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.

  9. Dr Margie Danchin (video)

    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.

  10. Caitlin and Liam's story (video)

    Find out how important you and your child's immunisation is to the most vulnerable members in our community.

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