NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Immunisation Title Children's infectious diseases Publication no. DOH - 5980 Publication date 01/02/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to infectious diseases in children, and how to prevent spreading them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged 1 to 5 years Publication no. AHS - 6935 Publication date 02/04/2003 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free Meningococcal C Vaccine is now available to all children aged one to five years.' Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Macedonian Title Good health for travellers overseas Publication no. BHC - 3160 Publication date 02/12/1996 Review date 17/05/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to staying healthy on overseas trips, including immunisation, and preventing malaria, travellers' diarrhoea, hepatitis A, heptitis B, HIV/AIDS, STDs and rabies. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation Reminder Publication no. AHS - 6025 Publication date 30/01/2001 Review date 24/09/2003 Author SWSAHS Summary A reminder for parents to check with their GP to see if their child's immunisation is up to date. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Immunisation information (from My First Health Record (Blue Book)) Publication no. DOH - 8035 Publication date 01/03/2007 Review date 01/03/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Immunisation protects children against many serious diseases Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Influenza - are you at risk? Publication no. NGO - 7755 Publication date 01/05/2006 Review date Author National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) Summary checklist to help consumers decide whether they need to be immunized against influenza Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Injections for newborn babies - why they're important Publication no. BHC - 6115 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A parent's guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Meningococcal Disease Publication no. DOH - 7150 Publication date 01/07/2004 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Pertussis (whooping cough) Publication no. DOH - 7170 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Planning a pregnancy? Things to do before you conceive Publication no. BHC - 5445 Publication date 01/01/2000 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the things women can do before they conceive to protect their baby's health. Includes information about immunity to rubella, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection Publication no. DOH - 7180 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 30/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to rabies and bat lyssavirus infection, serious diseases transmitted by bites and scratches from infected animals. Includes information on prevention. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Rubella immunisation card Publication no. HTS - 857 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 21/09/2005 Author MHCS Summary Rubella immunisation card saying, 'Dear Madam, You have been given an injection which will immunise you against rubella (German measles). A pregnancy should be avoided for at least three months after this injection.' Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj Publication no. DOH - 6175 Publication date 01/01/2003 Review date 01/01/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Health precautions for people travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj Languages Arabic, English Title What is influenza? Publication no. DOH - 7205 Publication date 01/03/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to influenza (flu), including information on symptoms and how immunisation can prevent the disease. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Why do children need immunisation? Publication no. BHC - 5870 Publication date 18/01/1999 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to immunisation for children in NSW, including which vaccines are needed and at what ages. Explains that immunisation helps protect babies and children from potentially serious diseases. Includes information about side effects of immunisation, immunisation records and school enrolment, and vaccines for adults. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese