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Vaccination Information

 

We here at the AVN believe that it is vital for people to have access to as much information as possible regarding vaccination, so they can truly make an informed decision about this very emotive issue.

 

General Vaccines:

DTP
Hepatitis B Hepatitis A
- Diphtheria Hib Cholera
- Tetanus Polio Tuberculosis
- Pertussis Pnuemococcal HPV
MMR Meningococcal Rotavirus
- Measles
Chickenpox
Q Fever
- Mumps
Influenza other vaccines
- Rubella
Vitamin K
General Information
     

 

 



Pnuemococcal Print E-mail

Given as part of the Australian childhood schedule at 2, 4 and 6 mths.

Pneumococcal meningitis symptoms may include high fever and headache, which may develop over a few hours or 1 - 2 days. The bacteria can spread from person to person through droplets in the air and by touching an infected person. Symptoms in children and adults can differ. 

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Diphtheria Print E-mail

An acute illness, diphtheria is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Toxins (poisonous substances) produced by the bacteria affect the respiratory tract (lung and windpipe), nervous system, adrenal gland and heart muscle cells.

 

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Influenza Print E-mail
The flu is caused by two types of viruses in humans (influenza A and B). After infection, symptoms take between 1 to 3 days to show.
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