Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?
What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination? Find out how vaccines work and the difference between primary and booster doses.
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Immunisation and vaccinations for your child
Vaccinations and immunisation protect babies and children. Read more on why and when to vaccinate your child, and about side effects and costs.
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Vaccinations and pregnancy
Vaccination is especially important before and during pregnancy. Read on to learn why, as well as information on side effects and costs.
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Immunisation side effects
Immunisation side effects are unwanted effects that may happen after you get a vaccine. Learn how to treat mild adverse events after a vaccine.
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Travel vaccinations
Find out why vaccinations are important before you travel overseas. Learn about the vaccines you need to consider, their side effects and safety.
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Immunisation and vaccinations
Immunisation and vaccinations are simple and effective preventative measures to help protect children and adults against harmful infections and diseases before they come into contact with them in the community.
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Vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) — such as measles, mumps — can be prevented by an immunisation program. Learn more about VPDs in Australia.
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How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia
Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks to the free HPV immunisation program and new Cervical Screening Test.
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How do I know if I'm immune to measles?
You’re likely to be immune if you’re vaccinated against measles, or have already had measles. Learn more.
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Smallpox
Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to mpox.
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