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- Tetanus
Tetanus is a life-threatening disease and immunisation is the best way to reduce your risk.
- Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe.
- Secondary School Immunisation Program
Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.
- Polio – immunisation
You need several doses of the vaccine before you are fully protected against polio.
- Childhood immunisation
Being immunised from an early age helps protect your child against serious childhood infections.
- 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.
- Whooping cough
The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.
- Animals and child safety
Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.
- 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.
- 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.