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  1. Vaccines

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

  2. Immunisation – deciding which vaccines you need

    Everyone's immunisation needs are different and are influenced by your health, lifestyle, age and occupation.

  3. Secondary School Immunisation Program

    Some immunisations are recommended for all Australian teenagers.

  4. Pneumococcal disease

    Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of serious illness and death in young children.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Polio – immunisation

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

  8. Travel immunisation

    If you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need.

  9. Rotavirus – immunisation

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

  10. 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.

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