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Immunisation and vaccinations
Colds and flu prevention
Good hygiene is one of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu (influenza). Find out how to prevent colds and flu.
HPV vaccine
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) can be prevented by vaccination. There are 2 doses given free to both girls and boys aged 12-13 years, ideally before ...
Immunisation for your child
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.
Immunisation and pregnancy
During pregnancy, your immune system is naturally weaker than usual so are more susceptible to certain infections and illnesses which can be harmful t...
Travel vaccinations
Learn about why vaccinations are important before you travel.
Vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) are diseases such as measles or mumps that can be prevented by an immunisation programme.
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Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?
What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination?
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Immunisation
The articles in this section relate to immunisation, vaccines and vaccination safety.
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HPV vaccine | AusVaxSafety
From January 2018 a new HPV vaccine, Gardasil9, is being funded under the National Immunisation Program
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Optional vaccinations | SKAI
The vaccinations children receive at 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 4 years are all part of the National Immunisation Program
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Immunisation records | NCIRS
Your immunisation history statement has all your vaccines that have been recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Where can I get immunised? | Australian Government Department of Health
You can get vaccinations from a range of vaccination providers, including your local GP and school-based immunisation programs.
Read more on Department of Health website
Adolescents | AusVaxSafety
From January 2018 a new HPV vaccine, Gardasil9, is being funded under the National Immunisation Program
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Immunisation schedules | NCIRS
The Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP) is funded by the Australian government and implemented by state and territory departments of health
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Vaccines & immunisation
Read about immunisation & the vaccines available to protect you, your child & the community from infectious diseases such as hepatitis & whooping cough.
Read more on NPS MedicineWise website
Immunisation Coalition | Travel FluSmart - Immunisation Coalition
Don't spend your overseas adventure sick. Get all the tips, tricks and info you need to protect yourself from Influenza before you start your trip.
Read more on Immunisation Coalition website
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Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why? | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women?
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Yellow fever vaccine for patients with HIV infection | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: YF vaccination can produce protective levels of neutralising antibodies in HIV patients
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Influenza: overview on prevention and therapy - NPS MedicineWise
Quadrivalent vaccines, trivalent vaccines and antiviral drugs. What are the tools for fighting influenza?
Read more on NPS MedicineWise website
Type 1 Diabetes - is a Vaccine in Sight for this Costly Disease?
Whilst many of the complications associated with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) can be avoided, there is poor insulin management amongst sufferers known as psychological insulin resistance.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Type 1 Diabetes - is a Vaccine in Sight for this Costly Disease?
Whilst many of the complications associated with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) can be avoided, there is poor insulin management amongst sufferers known as psychological insulin resistance.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Can You Speed Up Recovery From Colds and Flu?
The review by Allan & Arroll (2014) found that there is a need for more high-quality research on treatments for common colds. This is largely due to current evidence often being low-quality or unreliable.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Hepatitis C - Types, Symptoms and Treatment | Ausmed
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a bloodborne virus that causes inflammation and damage to the liver and is a leading cause of liver cancer. An estimated 200,000-220,000 people live with chronic hepatitis C in Australia. While there is no current vaccine for hepatitis C, new hepatitis C treatments are simple, safe, and highly-effective with a cure rate of more than 95%.
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Can You Speed Up Recovery From Colds and Flu?
The review by Allan & Arroll (2014) found that there is a need for more high-quality research on treatments for common colds. This is largely due to current evidence often being low-quality or unreliable.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Rituximab in autoimmune diseases | Issue 4 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that depletes B cells from the circulation. It was originally used to treat lymphoma but is increasingly used for the...
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Pneumonia | Ausmed
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that impacts one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus. Pneumonia ranges in severity from a mild illness to life-threatening. Anyone can contract pneumonia, but babies, young children and older people are particularly susceptible to the dangers of this disease.
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