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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
  • Immunisation saves lives. It protects you, your family and your community.
  • Immunisation helps protect future generations by eradicating diseases.
  • Many infectious diseases are rare or eradicated now as a result of immunisation programs, but new infectious diseases are appearing around the world.
  • The National Immunisation Program is one of the biggest public health programs in Australia.

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Reviewed on: 22-02-2022