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Mad about measles

Recent measles outbreaks around the world have doctors on high alert for signs of illness among those vulnerable to this deadly and highly infectious disease, but a growing number of parents are refusing to have their children immunised.

Parents could miss out on childcare rebates if they don’t vaccinate their children

No vaccination, no government benefits, says Prime Minister Tony Abbott

New free whooping cough jabs for pregnant women

Expectant women can protect their unborn child by being immunised in third trimester

Baby boy’s grieving parents send message to anti-vaxxers after whooping cough death

The parents of a baby boy who died from whooping cough have sent a message to anti-vaxxers.

World health emergency as polio on the rise

The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency on polio after recent outbreaks.

India marks polio-free milestone

Sustained and widespread immunisation has helped India to mark three years since its last reported case of polio.

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