Access evidence-based answers to your questions about immunisation.
What is in the vaccines?
Learn about the different ingredients in a vaccine and what they do.
How do vaccines affect immunity?
Find out why vaccination is the safest way to develop immunity.
Why is the schedule the way it is?
Read about how the immunisation schedule is carefully planned to protect babies and children as soon as possible.
How do I know the vaccines are safe?
Read about the testing processes all vaccines go through before they are approved for use.
What about autism?
Read about high-quality studies that show vaccination does not cause autism.
Why does my child need an influenza (flu) shot?
Learn more about the highly contagious influenza virus and its serious impacts.
What happens if I choose not to vaccinate?
Learn more about the risks involved in choosing not to vaccinate your child.
What are the symptoms of infectious diseases?
Learn to recognise early signs of serious infectious diseases.
What about side-effects?
Find out about the common reactions to vaccination and some very rare side effects.