- Anthrax information for general practitioners
Anthrax is caused by a spore forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. It is primarily a disease of grazing herbivores such as sheep and cattle, which are infected through ingestion of soil contaminated by anthrax spores. The spores then ...
- Anthrax information for general practitioners
Anthrax is caused by a spore forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. It is primarily a disease of grazing herbivores such as sheep and cattle, which are infected through ingestion of soil contaminated by anthrax spores. The spores then ...
- Chickenpox and Immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against chickenpox.
- Diphtheria and Immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against diphtheria.
- Free whooping cough vaccine for new parents
For a limited time parents and grandparents of newborn babies can receive a free booster dose of whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b.
- Hepatitis A and Immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis B is one form of hepatitis. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is one of the most ...
- Hepatitis B and Immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against hepatitis B.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
A vaccine has been developed to help prevent the most common types of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is available free for girls in Year 8 through the School Based Vaccination Program.¿ Alternatively, Year 8 girls can receive the free vaccine ...
- Human papillomavirus HPV and immunisation
A vaccine has been developed to help prevent the most common types of cervical cancer. The vaccine is available free to girls in Year 8 through the School Based Vaccination Program.
- Immunisation
Follow the links below to information on immunisation and the diseases that people can be vaccinated against, such as chickenpox, diptheria, whooping cough, meningococcal disease, hepatitis, haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), measles, mumps and ...
- Immunisation
Immunisation is an important issue for parents, travellers and people who are at risk for some diseases. Follow the links below to information on immunisation and the diseases that people can be vaccinated against, such as chickenpox, ...
- Influenza (The Flu)
Influenza or 'the flu' is a highly contagious disease caused by infection from influenza type A or B (or rarely C) virus. These viruses infect the upper airways and lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. In Australia, outbreaks of ...
- Influenza and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against influenza.
- Measles and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against measles.
- Meningitis (all types)
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the thin lining around the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses. While some forms of meningitis are mild and resolve without treatment, meningitis can be ...
- Meningococcal Disease and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against meningococcal disease.
- Mumps and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against mumps
- National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program Register
Information about the National Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV) Program Register.
- Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Human Swine Influenza: Frequently asked questions and answers about the vaccination program
This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the Pandemic(H1N1) Human Swine Influenza vaccination program.
- Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Human Swine Influenza: Frequently asked questions and answers about vaccine safety
This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the Pandemic(H1N1) Human Swine Influenza vaccine.
- Pneumococcal disease and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against pneumococcal disease.
- Polio and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against polio.
- Q Fever and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against Q Fever.
- Rotavirus and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against rotavirus.
- Rubella and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against rubella.
- School Based Vaccination Program
General information about the School Based Vaccination Program including how the program operates, the vaccines and eligibility.
- School Based Vaccination Program - Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccination - Year 10 students
Information about diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccination offered to Year 10 students through the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program - HPV vaccination (Year 8 Girls)
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends various vaccines for adolescents to protect them through to adulthood.
Coordinated by Queensland Health, the School Based Vaccination Program provides parents/guardians ...
- School Based Vaccination Program - Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination - Year 8 students
Information about varicella vaccination chickenpox offered to Year 8 students through the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program - advice for parents of special school students
Information about the School Based Vaccination Program for parents of special school students.
- School Based Vaccination Program - advice for parents who home school
Information about recommended immunisations and eligibility for children of secondary school age for parents who home school their children.
- School Based Vaccination Program - consent forms
General information about consent and consent forms for the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program - eligibility
General information about eligibility for immunisation in the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program - the school clinic
General information about how the School Based Vaccination Program operates.
- School Based Vaccination Program - the vaccines
General information about vaccines and vaccination in the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program Childhood Records
Information about childhood vaccination records for adolescents eligible for immunisations in the School Based Vaccination Program.
- School Based Vaccination Program: missed immunisations
General information about missed immunisations in the School Based Vaccination Program.
- Tetanus and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against tetanus.
- Whooping cough and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against whooping cough.
- Yellow fever and immunisation
Information about immunisation to protect against yellow fever.
