Vaccine preventable diseases
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Immunisation is one of the most effective medical interventions to prevent disease. Immunisation uses the body’s natural defence mechanism (the immune response) to build resistance to a specific infection. When an immunised person comes in contact with that disease in the future, their immune system will respond to prevent them developing the disease. A number of vaccines that can prevent these diseases are included in the National Immunisation Schedule.
In some circumstances, Public Health South can provide vaccinations, such as Influenza and Hepatitis A vaccinations to workplaces and institutions. If your workplace wishes to offer vaccinations to your employees, please contact:
PHS Dunedin office (03) 476 9800 and ask to speak to the Communicable Disease Nurse.
Related links
- Immunisation Handbook 2006
- National Immunisation Schedule
- The New Zealand Immunization Advisory Centre (IMAC)
- The National Influenza Strategy Group