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Polio - immunisation
Better Health — Poliomyelitis (polio) is a serious disease, caused by a virus. It can be prevented with immunisation. All children and adults should receive the vaccine. If you are not immunised, you could contract polio if your food, water or hands are ...More…
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Flu (influenza) - immunisation
Better Health — Influenza, or flu, is an epidemic disease that causes widespread illness every year. Influenza immunisation is recommended for people in known high-risk groups including everyone aged over 65, hospital patients and staff, some Kooris and Torres ...More…
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Chickenpox - immunisation
Better Health — Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Serious side ...More…
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School entry immunisation certificates
Better Health — Children need a certificate before they start primary school that shows whether or not they have been vaccinated against a range of diseases. There are two certificates that can be used. You can use one that can be issued by your local council or ...More…
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Immunisation and autism
Better Health — Children are often diagnosed between the ages of 18 months and two years. A child with autism most commonly has difficulties with communication, social interaction and behaviour. Autism affects around one in 1,000 Australians, with boys more ...More…
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Immunisation ... all about
Better Health — Immunisation protects babies, children and adults against many diseases. Vaccines are available for many diseases including chickenpox, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, polio, rubella, whooping cough and tetanus. Overseas travel may require ...More…
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Immunisation - common misconceptions
Better Health — Immunisation is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Parents are concerned about vaccine safety and effectiveness. However, the risk of complications from childhood diseases such as measles is much higher than the risk of immunisation ...More…
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Immunisation and diabetes
Better Health — Diabetes is a condition characterised by high blood sugar levels. Some researchers have claimed that certain childhood vaccinations can cause diabetes in susceptible children. However, further studies undertaken around the world have found no ...More…
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Travel vaccinations
Better Health — Australians travelling overseas, especially to developing countries, need to be vaccinated against a range of diseases. Illnesses may be caused by contaminated food or water, poor personal hygiene or infected insects. Anyone travelling overseas ...More…
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Travel health - yellow fever vaccine
Better Health — Yellow fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America. Vaccination is a legal requirement for people travelling through infected areas. Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in ...More…
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Whooping cough
Better Health — Whooping cough (pertussis) is a serious, contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is particularly serious in young children. One in every 200 babies who contract the infection will die. Whooping cough can ...More…
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Better Health — Tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon infectious disease in Victoria that typically affects the lungs but may infect any other organ of the body. TB can only be passed from person to person when someone with active TB of the lungs coughs or sneezes. ...More…