Local government is being encouraged to help boost childhood immunisations by sharing a range of resources about routine vaccinations suitable for parents and carers of young children.
The Department of Health has produced a new community information kit as well as a poster and resources about the flu vaccination.
The free vaccines available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) are a simple, safe, and effective way to protect children from preventable diseases, such as measles and whooping cough.
Councils are encouraged to share these resources through local communication channels – for example, posting one of the suggested posts on social media platforms, or displaying posters in community spaces – to remind parents and carers about the importance of vaccination.
Hard copy materials including magnets, brochures and posters are also available.
For more information and resources visit www.health.gov.au/childhoodimmunisation.