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05 Jul 2022... This is an easy-to-read document providing information on the flu vaccine, including side effects and when and where you can get it.

01 Jul 2020... When your child is 18 months old, they are recommended to receive three vaccines: a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) a combined vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) a vaccine for Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b).   Additionally, it is recommended that your child receives an influenza vaccine every year before flu season. Influenza vaccines are free for children aged six months to under five years and can be given at the same time as the age-specific vaccines.

11 Oct 2024... There are still a significant number of Filipinos who go undiagnosed, and many who are not seeing a doctor. Hepatitis B will cause liver cancer if not treated. Many confuse liver cancer being caused by fatty liver – but the reality is that hepatitis B is the common cause of liver cancer related death for Filipinos.  LiverWELL's bilingual video for the Filipino community aims to raise awareness and empower the Filipino community to take charge of their liver health.  This video is bilingual and includes Tagalog and English subtitles.

30 May 2025... There has been a rise in measles cases in Victoria and around the world.  Two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and community against measles.  More information about measles is available on the Victorian Department of Health website. 

16 Apr 2025... This fact  sheet provides information about free vaccines for adults that are available under the National Immunisation Program. The English version is also available in accessible Word format here .

03 Jun 2025... This video features Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, infectious diseases paediatrician, explaining what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is, how it spreads, and why it's especially serious for young babies. Dr Linny answers common questions about symptoms, complications, and how the maternal RSV vaccine helps protect newborns during their most vulnerable months. The video also covers vaccine safety and what to expect after immunisation. A helpful resource for expectant parents and carers.

04 Aug 2025... This fact sheet provides information to consumers on the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and infant RSV immunisation products, including: eligibility for the free maternal RSV vaccine RSV vaccination timing RSV Immunisation products provided through State and Territory programs Where to get the maternal RSV vaccine or immunisation product reporting the vaccine to the Australian Immunisation Register.

27 Aug 2025... Being strong and healthy isn't always enough to avoid getting the flu this winter season but there are ways to protect ourselves and those we care about this chilly season. This video gives tips such as getting the flu vaccine, staying home when unwell, coughing into your elbow, and washing your hands regularly. 

This booklet - written in Easy English - is for young adults and explains what a vaccine is, how it is administrated, why it is important, who should get immunised, when your family should get immunised, where you can get immunised, possible side effects, how much it costs and where you can ask for your immunisation record.

30 Dec 2020... A short overview of Australian health services and how to access them for new arrivals in Victoria.