Consumer Immunisation Resources

COMMON OBSERVED REACTIONS TO VACCINES

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

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD - PDF (1160KB)   

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.

Chain of Protection (consumer information about immunisation) http://www.chainofprotection.org/

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

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

Cervical Cancer Vaccine site: www.cervicalcancervaccine.org.au 

Immunisation information for aboriginal people and Torres Strait islanders. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atsi2

Information on sexually transmitted infections   www.gettested.com.au 
Sexual Health Infoline (for consumers and health professionals) 1800 451 624