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16 Dec 2021... Information about the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborn babies. Includes information about the disease, why babies should have the vaccine, and information about possible side effects. It is important to start the hepatitis B immunisation as soon as possible after birth.

01 Feb 2024... A checklist for immunisation providers to use to decide the best immunisation schedule for a patient.

01 Nov 2019... This resource offers details in translation about the complimentary pneumococcal vaccine for infants under the National Immunisation Program. It describes the disease, vaccine details, eligibility criteria, and potential side effects.

A fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread, symptoms, treatment and immunisation.

01 Dec 2022... This translated resource provides information about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines for children between 12 and 18 months of age through the National Immunisation Program schedule. It includes information on what they are, the vaccine itself, possible side effects, and a short pre-immunisation checklist.

30 Dec 2020... A short overview of Australian health services and how to access them for new arrivals in Victoria.

01 Jul 2024... Information on Year 7 secondary school immunisation program and consent form.  Adolescents in Year 7 of secondary school (or aged 12 to 13) are recommended to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines. Parents, guardians, or other medical treatment decision makers must provide consent for each vaccine for adolescents to receive vaccinations at school. The first section provides information on HPV, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines, and then the consent form is attached at the end.  More information is available on the Victorian Department of Health website. 

This is information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children but is preventable by immunisation.

01 Aug 2024... Meningococcal disease is caused by a bacterial infection and can lead to serious illness. It is uncommon in NSW and occurs more often in winter and spring. Infants, small children, adolescents and young adults are most at risk. Early treatment is vital. The fact sheet includes information about symptoms, prevention, and treatment. 

This is information for 'contacts' of people with measles—meaning those who've shared the same air as someone who was infectious with measles. It includes information about symptoms and treatment to prevent the disease.