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This fact sheet discusses how immunisation protects you, your family and the wider community from serious diseases, such as whooping cough and measles, which can cause disability and even death.

To get a family payment for a child under 20 years of age, you need to make sure their immunisations are up to date.

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.

05 Jul 2022... An easy read providing information on the flu vaccine, including side effects, when and where you can get it.

This fact sheet discusses how immunisation protects you, your family and the wider community from serious diseases, such as whooping cough and measles, which can cause disability and even death.

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 May 2019... Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your child against harmful diseases that can cause serious health problems.

01 Sep 2020... This fact sheet discusses how immunisation protects you, your family and the wider community from serious diseases, such as whooping cough and measles, which can cause disability and even death.

01 Nov 2018... Initial immunisation evidence request template for childcare/kindergartens to assist parents in complying with the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation, that requires all children to be fully vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption to be enrolled in childcare or kindergarten in Victoria.

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?