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What are the health benefits and risks associated with vaccinating your child and why is it so important ?Slide2

Immunisation is surrounded by misconceptions

.

Some

parents are concerned about vaccine safety and effectiveness

.

But

the risk of complications from childhood diseases

like measles,

is much higher than the risk of immunisation reactions

.Slide3

Immunisation reactions are generally mild and resolve by themselves without needing medical treatment.

Reactions

may

include fever and soreness at the injection site.

Serious

immunisation

reactions are exceptionally

rare.Slide4

ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING IMMUNISATIONCommon adverse events following immunisation are usually

mild

and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination, unless otherwise stated). Specific treatment is not usually

required.

If the adverse event following immunisation is unexpected, persistent and/or severe, or if you are worried

about

your

child’s condition, see your doctor or immunisation nurse as soon as possible, or go directly to a hospital.

Adverse

events that occur following immunisation may be reported to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) (www.tga.gov.au) or to the Adverse Medicines Events line on 1300 134 237, or discuss with your

immunisation

provider

as to how reports are submitted in your state or territory.Slide5

Researchers

have not established any

link to

autism, diabetes or sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI

)

from a child

being vaccinated.

Serious

side effects

or allergic reactions to vaccines are

rare.Slide6

Without causing infection, vaccines trick the immune system into responding as if the body is under attack from a specific bacterium or

virus.Slide7

The immune system is a collection of specialised cells and chemicals that fight infection. It

can destroy it quickly, often before the person even notices any symptoms of illnessSlide8

The

immune systems of babies

are not

protected through the placenta

or breastfeeding. This makes them

e

xposed

to many germs as part of the normal birthing

process. Including

those from the vaginal canal, feces and breast milk.

The

immune system in an infant is still developing and needs to become active to protect against a range

of bacteria

and viruses. Slide9

Recommended ages for immunisation

For further information please visit Medicare Australia

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/australian-childhood-immunisation-

registerSlide10

S

ome

vaccines are specifically recommended for use in

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Slide11

Vaccine

Recommendation for Indigenous persons

BCG

Neonates living in areas of high TB incidence

1

dose

Hepatitis A

Children resident in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia

2 doses in the 2nd year of life

Hepatitis B

Adults who have not previously been vaccinated against hepatitis B and are non-immune

Influenza

All persons aged 15 years

Consider in all children aged ≥6 months, especially those aged 5 years

Annual vaccination

Pneumococcal conjugate (13vPCV)

Children resident in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia

Booster dose in 2nd year of life in addition to primary course

Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV)

Persons aged 15–49 years with underlying conditions increasing the risk of IPD

All persons aged 50 yearsSlide12

Yearly

seasonal influenza vaccinations are recommended

for adults as well as children

who would like to be protected against influenza.

More vaccines are becoming available and recommended for use during adulthood

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Of the vaccines recommended for adults, currently only seasonal influenza and

pneumococcal polysaccharide

vaccines are funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP

)

Details of current seasonal influenza program details are available at:

http

://immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/

publishing.nsf

/Content/immunise-

influenza

What vaccines are recommended for adults? Slide13

Vaccines provide a safe and efficient way to prevent the spread of many communicable diseases.

Every

vaccine used in Australia has been thoroughly tested for safety and

effectiveness and

approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)Slide14

Conclusion:

If enough people in the community are

immunised,

the infection can no longer be spread from person to person and the disease dies out altogether. This is how smallpox was eliminated from the world and polio has disappeared from many countries.Slide15
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CONTACT DETAILS FOR AUSTRALIAN, HEALTH

Australian Government health

authorities

Australian

Government

02 6289 1555

Department of Health

Free call:

1800 671 811

www.immunise.health.gov.au

State and territory government health

authorities

Australian Capital

Territory -

02

6205 2300 Immunisation Enquiry

Line

New

South Wales

-

1300 066 055

(to connect to your local Public Health Unit

)

Northern

Territory

-

08 8922

8044

Centre for Disease

Control

STATE AND TERRITORY GOVERNMENT

AUTHORITIES

Queensland -

13

HEALTH (13 4325 84)

Contact your local Public Health Unit, details at

www.health.qld.gov.au/cdcg/

contacts.asp

South Australia -

1300 232 272 (8.30 am to 5.00 pm) Email:

CDCB@health.sa.gov.au

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

Tasmania –

03 6222 7666 or 1800 671

738

Victoria -

1300 882 008

Email:

immunisation@health.vic.gov.au

www.health.vic.gov.au/

immunisation

Western Australia -

08 9388 4868

08 9328 0553 (after hours Infectious Diseases Emergency) Email:

cdc@

health.wa.gov.auSlide17

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Australian Government Department of Health. (updated 2014).

The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition 2013

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B. (2012).

Adverse reactions

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Campbell,

L. (2014).

I'm a Vaccine-Wary Mom

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Malone

, K., &

Hinman

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Vaccination Mandates, The Public Health Imperative and Individual Rights

[pdf download]. Retrieved from:

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Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance. (2012).

Adult vaccinations -vaccines for Australia adults: information for immunisation providers

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