Immunisations: Protecting Community
Immunisation is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and others from infectious diseases. Vaccines available include those for COVID-19, flu, hepatitis, measles, and more. Immunisation saves lives and reduces the spread of diseases.
Vaccine information available at National Immunisation Program Schedule | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Immunisation for life info graphic available at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/do-you-need-immunisation_halo-a3-brochure_november-2023.pdf
Quick guide to vaccines:
- COVID-19
- Haemophilus influenza type b (HIB)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) combining Chicken Pox vaccine (MMRV)
- Meningococcal disease
- Monkey Pox (Mpox)
- Pneumococcal disease
- Rotavirus
- Shingles
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (whooping cough)
Infection Control Immunisations: Protecting Community