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Consumer Immunisation Resources

COMMON OBSERVED REACTIONS TO VACCINES

Common observed reactions to vaccines 
and what to do - parent/carer information sheet 
  
    

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USEFUL WEBSITES FOR CONSUMERS

Immunise Australia Program - Commonwealth Government website. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au

National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance site http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au

  • MMR Decision Aid – for parents concerned about the Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine.
  • Several useful fact sheets on specific vaccines and vaccination issues.

NSW Health site with information on immunisation programs in NSW and details of school-based programs http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/living/immunisation/index.html

Information on influenza infection and vaccine. http://www.fightflu.gov.au/asp/index.asp

Advice on vaccination for people with asthma, diabetes and chronic diseases http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/html/management/info_flu_cs/index.asp

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register  http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/yourhealth/our_services/aacir.shtml

National HPV vaccination program site http://www.health.gov.au/cervicalcancer

Immunisation information for aboriginal people and Torres Strait islanders. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atsi

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Sexual Health Infoline (for consumers and health professionals) 1800 451 624