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Vaccines stimulate the body to produce antibodies to provide immunity against one or several diseases.

Information and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians.

Immunisation is the best protection against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox).

Babies and young children are more likely to develop middle ear infections because they are still building up their immunity.

Rubella is a mild illness for most people, but very dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.

If you've recently arrived in Australia or missed out on an immunisation for any reason, you may need catch-up doses.

Chickenpox is highly contagious, but it is generally mild and gets better without the need for special treatment.

Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.

Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.