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Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of protecting your family against infectious diseases. Risk of being seriously harmed by an infectious disease that is preventable by immunisation: 1 in 1,000 Risk of serious side effects from immunisation: 1 in 100,000 This means that the unimmunised are 100 times more likely to be seriously ill. Where can I get my child immunised? Your local doctor, or Community immunisation clinics For times and locations of clinics: In the Logan and Redlands areas, ring 3412 5397 or go to www.logan.qld.gov.au In the Brisbane area, ring 3403 8888 or go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Immunisation is for life For more information: • 24 hour health advice line 1800 022 222 • www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation • www.chainofprotection.org Don’t delay! Immunise on time, every time. Professor Booy, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) www.chainofprotection.org 1st Floor, Building 20, Garden City Office Park 2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 PO Box 6435, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 t: 07 3864 7555 or 1300 467 265 f: 07 3864 7599 Medicare Locals gratefully acknowledge the financial and other support from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Immunisation DL parents www.gmsbml.org.au Proudly supported by Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Information on infectious diseases that are prevented by immunisation Disease Symptoms and signs How it is spread Chicken Pox (Varicella) yyMild fever and a rash that usually starts as red spots on the chest, stomach and back and turns into blisters. a mild disease but can cause life-threatening problems like pneumonia (lung infection) or encephalitis (swelling of the brain). yyIf a pregnant woman has chickenpox, there is a small chance of damage to the unborn baby. yyCan also cause shingles (a painful skin rash with blistering) in later life. yyCoughing, Diphtheria yyDifficulty in swallowing, sore throat, fever, weakness, breathlessness and suffocation. cause damage to the heart and nervous system. yyResults in death in up to 10% of cases. yyCoughing, Hepatitis A yyFever, stomach pain and generally feeling unwell, leading to jaundice (yellow colouring of the whites of the eyes and skin). people, especially small children, may not show any symptoms even though they may have the virus and can pass it onto others. yyWhile most people recover fully, it sometimes leads to death from overwhelming infection of the liver. yyThe Hepatitis B yyDark urine, light faeces and jaundice (yellow colouring of the whites of the eyes and skin) with weakness, tiredness, poor appetite, nausea and/or vomiting, stomach pain, skin rashes, muscle and joint pain. yyMost people recover but some develop chronic hepatitis, which can lead to liver failure and cancer. This is more common if infection occurs at a young age. yyGetting the disease as a baby increases the risk of becoming a life carrier of the virus. A carrier may be able to pass it onto other people. yySpread Influenza (“flu”) yyFever, yyCoughing, Measles yyRash, high fever, runny nose, cough and conjunctivitis (red, irritated eyes). cause otitis media (middle ear infection), pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). yyCan cause death in some cases. yyCoughing, Meningococcal disease yySigns yyFrom Mumps yyFever, yyCoughing, Pneumococcal disease yyDepends on where the infection is in the body, but may include high fever and headache, which may develop over a few hours or 1 to 2 days. yyOther symptoms may also include vomiting, sensitivity to light, neck stiffness, poor appetite, confusion, irritability, and drowsiness. yyCan cause meningitis (swelling of the brain), septicaemia (blood infection), pneumonia (lung infection) and otitis media (middle ear infection). yyCan cause permanent hearing loss, brain damage or even death. yyCoughing, Polio (Poliomyelitis) yyIn 90% of cases, there are no symptoms or signs. can include headache, nausea and vomiting, tiredness, neck and back stiffness and severe muscle pain. yyPolio can cause muscle paralysis, usually of the legs, and can also include breathing difficulties which may result in death. yySpread Rotavirus yyCan begin suddenly with vomiting. also include fever and diarrhoea that ranges from mild and watery for a short time, to severe with dehydration. yyIt is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis, a painful illness affecting the stomach and intestines in children. yyChildren can be infected with different strains of rotavirus several times during their lives. yyWithout proper treatment it may result in death. yySpread Rubella (German Measles) yyIn many cases there are few or no symptoms or signs. may include a mild fever and a rash. yyIf a pregnant woman has rubella, there is a chance of damage to the unborn baby, e.g. deafness, cataracts and other eye problems, heart defects, liver disease and stunted growth. yyHighly Tetanus yyRigid yyNot Whooping cough (Pertussis) yyCoughing yyUsually yyCan yySome runny nose, cough, headache, muscle aches and lack of energy. can occur, especially if pregnant or person has a chronic disease. yyComplications yyCan include rapid onset of high fever, headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion, irritability and drowsiness. cause meningitis (swelling of the brain), septicaemia (blood infection), pneumonia (lung infection), arthritis (painful swelling and stiffness of the joints) and, conjunctivitis (eye infection). yyCan yyCan headache and swollen salivary glands. cause swelling of the brain, spinal cord and testes as well as hearing loss and sterility. yySigns yyMay yySigns spasms of the jaw, neck and other muscles. illness which often causes death. yyPainful spasms that affect breathing and can last for up to 3 months. The coughing may be associated with vomiting or a ‘whooping’ sound. yyIn babies, whooping cough can lead to pneumonia (lung infection), fits and brain damage from prolonged loss of oxygen. yyA serious disease in babies and young children which can cause death. sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions, or the blisters of an infected person. sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions. virus is usually spread when faeces from an infected person contaminates something (usually food or water) which then goes into another person's mouth. through blood-to-blood contact with an infected person e.g. tattooing and body piercing with unsterilized instruments, or sharing syringes or needles, or even sexual contact. yyBabies with infected mothers are at very high risk of being infected at birth. sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions. virus may stay on hard surfaces for 1-2 days e.g. kitchen counters, door knobs or telephones. yyThe yyHighly sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions. contagious. person to person through prolonged close contact. sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions. yyCoughing, sneezing or direct contact with the saliva of an infected person. sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions. when faeces from an infected person contaminate something which then goes into another person's mouth. when faeces from an infected person contaminate something which then goes into another person's mouth. Don’t delay! Immunise on time, every time. contagious. by droplets from the nose and throat through coughing or sneezing, or by direct contact with infectious people. yySpread transmitted from person to person. germs are found in soil, dust and manure and, in the gut of humans and animals. The germs can infect cuts and sores. yyTetanus yyCoughing, sneezing or direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions.