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16 Dec 2021... Information about the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborn babies. Includes information about the disease, why babies should have the vaccine, and information about possible side effects. It is important to start the hepatitis B immunisation as soon as possible after birth.

01 Feb 2024... A checklist for immunisation providers to use to decide the best immunisation schedule for a patient.

01 Jan 2020... This fact sheet discusses how immunisation protects you, your family and the wider community from serious diseases, such as and measles, meningococcal disease or some cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). In Queensland, you can get vaccinations for free at school in Year 7 and Year 10.

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.

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. 

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.

24 Sep 2020... This easy read booklet 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.

23 Aug 2025... Easy Read resources for parents about school vaccination in NSW.

30 Mar 2026... Measles is a highly contagious viral illness causing rash, fever, and potentially serious complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.  Vaccination is the most effective prevention method and has made measles rare in Australia. However, the virus can be brought back from overseas travel, as measles remains common in many countries Australians visit.  If you suspect measles, call your doctor ahead of your visit to protect others from exposure.

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.