Join us as we #UniteAgainstRSV and welcome a new era of protection against this unpredictable and potentially dangerous virus.
Light for Riley
Riley Hughes was born a gorgeous and healthy baby boy on February 13th, 2015.
He was our second child and we were so delighted to have him in our family.
At three weeks of age, he started displaying mild cold-like symptoms, and developed an occasional cough. We called out a doctor, who assured us he was fine.
Think Big
400+
million
Each year, the Australian Government invests over $400 million in the National Immunisation Program.
20+
seconds
1 child dies every 20 seconds from vaccine preventable diseases.
85+
PERCENT
Australia now also has world leading vaccination rates for children which are well above the global vaccination coverage of 85 per cent.
Immunisation
Immunisation can mean many things to many different people. Ultimately the definition of immunisation is the act of receiving a vaccine to stimulate the body’s own immune system to become immune to a particular disease.
Vaccine preventable diseases
As per the official Australian Department of Health website, there has been a 99 per cent decrease of deaths caused by vaccine-preventable disease since vaccinations were introduced to Australia in 1932.
Because of this intervention, the number of ‘active’ diseases has declined as has the number of fatalities.
FAQ
How do vaccines work?
The basic idea behind a vaccine is to mimic a specific disease. Different vaccines protect against different diseases.
Diseases are caused by things called pathogens, and the immune system is designed to protect the body from getting sick because of these pathogens.
Immunisation Champions
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If you have any queries or would like to contact our Foundation for any reason, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your support.
Get Involved
We need your support in order to save lives.
Together, we can save lives and build a healthier community. Donations to the Immunisation Foundation of Australia are to support immunisation programs, including research and vaccination programs both in Australia and overseas.
#SUPERHEROESVACCINATE
Just like vaccines, superheroes help to protect the community. Who is your favourite superhero? It could be a doctor, firefighter, or Batman!
Volunteer opportunities
Show your commitment to help prevent the spread of vaccine preventable diseases by volunteering. Your gift of time will strengthen our lifesaving work.
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