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What is measles? Why childhood immunisation are important (video)
Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children.
In this video, Dr Archana Koirala shares how you can protect your child from measles with free vaccines available under the National Immunisation Program.
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Topic:
- Children's health, Immunisation
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- April 2025
- Last reviewed:
- September 2025
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