Understanding Childhood Immunisation

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Title: Understanding Childhood Immunisation

Summary: This booklet helps parents make an informed decision about childhood immunisation. It provides information about immunisation, the recommended immunisation schedule and the diseases covered under the schedule. A magnetic copy of the childhood schedule is included on the inside front cover of the schedule. The booklet also provides advice on false reasons for immunisation, what to tell your health care providers when taking your child for immunisation, and eligibility for government benefits.

Organisation: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Immunise Australia Program

Publishing date: May 1995

Last reviewed: July 2000

Target audience: Parents

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