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01 Jan 2024... Through the WA school-based immunisation program, year 7 students will receive free vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and human papillomavirus (HPV). This fact sheet provides information on what you need to do as a parent/guardian, consent, care after immunisation and immunisation records.

01 Jan 2016... This translated information resource provides information on diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine, which is given for free to children at 18 months old through the National Immunisation Program schedule. It describes what diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) are, the vaccines, and their side effects. It also has a short pre-immunisation checklist.

01 Jul 2020... When your child is 18 months old, they are recommended to receive three vaccines: a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) a combined vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) a vaccine for Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b).   Additionally, it is recommended that your child receives an influenza vaccine every year before flu season. Influenza vaccines are free for children aged six months to under five years and can be given at the same time as the age-specific vaccines.

01 Jul 2020... Now your child is four years old, it is recommended that your child has another dose of the combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and polio. It is also recommended that your child gets an influenza vaccine every year before the influenza season. Influenza vaccines are free for all children aged six months to under five years and can be given at the same time as age-specific vaccines.

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. 

01 Jul 2020... When your baby is six weeks old, it is recommended they have three vaccines. These include a combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Hib, polio and hepatitis B; a vaccine that protects against pneumococcal disease; and a vaccine that protects against rotavirus.

01 Jul 2020... When your baby is six months old, it is recommended they have another dose of the combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Hib, polio and hepatitis B. It is also recommended that your baby gets an influenza vaccine before the influenza season. Influenza vaccines are free for all children aged six months to under five years, and can be given at the same time as age-specific vaccines.

01 Jul 2017... Vaccinations are encouraged for all individuals living in the state of Victoria, Australia. The immunisation program in Victoria may be different to other countries, and individuals who have moved to Victoria from overseas may need catch-up immunisations. Learn about how immunisations are managed in Australia through the National Immunisation Program Schedule and the Australian Immunisation Register, and learn more about how the immunisation system works and where you can go to find out more.

01 Jul 2020... Now that your baby is four months old, it is recommended that they have three vaccines. These include a combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Hib, polio and hepatitis B; a vaccine that protects against pneumococcal disease; and a vaccine that protects against rotavirus.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about immunisation. Why are vaccines important? What is herd immunity? How do we know that vaccines are safe? What can you do to increase vaccine awareness?

01 Nov 2023... This resource provides easy-to-read information on common reactions that may occur after vaccinations.

20 Apr 2023... Have any questions about immunisation or vaccinations? We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about childhood vaccinations.