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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Diphtheria

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

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. Secondary School Immunisation Program

    Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

  5. Polio – immunisation

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

  6. 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.

  7. My Health, Learning and Development book (green book)

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

  8. 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.

  9. Rotavirus – immunisation

    Children need several doses of the vaccine to reduce the risk of rotavirus.

  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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