Immunisation Facts – Get Vaccinated
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Are Still Around
An immunisation fact is that vaccines are designed to secure the health of you and those around you. Avoiding vaccination leaves you susceptible to deadly illnesses, including influenza, whooping cough, shingles, and other ailments.
A 2015 report from the Australian National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System revealed that over 60,000 individuals came down with vaccine-preventable ailments in 2015. These diseases, contrary to popular belief, still exist and circulate among communities across the country. And with global travel options now within most Australians’ reach, it is relatively easy for entirely new strains to reach our shores.
Vaccines are Essential to Overall Health
Much like dieting, exercise, and regular doctor’s visits, vaccines should be considered a core part of your overall health and well-being. They represent an effective and relatively simple way of safeguarding yourself against potent diseases and conditions.
Vaccination Could Save Your Life
Tens of thousands of Australian children survived deadly diseases in the 20th century thanks to vaccines. New vaccines continue to improve health conditions across the country, such as rotavirus, hepatitis B, and HPV vaccinations, which keep thousands of people out of hospitals annually while also reducing the risk for travellers and those with a weaker immune system.
Vaccines Are Scientifically Proven to be Safe
Countless studies and research efforts have led to the set of vaccines available in Australia today. Each vaccine is thoroughly tested on large pools of human test subjects and evaluated for any side effects or safety issues. Ongoing studies and trials monitor existing vaccines to track efficacy, safety, and accessibility and make modifications necessary.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration analyzes and evaluates all vaccines to ensure compliance with strict safety and production guidelines. In addition to testing the entire vaccine, individual components are also evaluated for potential discrepancies to provide a more thorough and well-rounded picture of the vaccines and all ingredients involved in their creation. Most vaccines take up to ten years to work their way through this process and obtain approval.
You Won’t Get Sick from a Vaccine.
Even vaccines that rely on a live virus for their curative properties are not contagious. Rest assured that any approved vaccine is impossible to catch a disease from.
Even the Young and Healthy Are At Risk Without Vaccination
While young children and the elderly are at a greater risk of infection due to their underdeveloped immune systems, even adults in their prime can catch vaccine-preventable diseases. To maintain your youthful health, be sure to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.
Vaccines Protect Those Around You
If you catch a vaccine-preventable disease, you have a good chance of then spreading it to others in your family and social circles. Vaccines improve the health of those around you by protecting them from infection.
Corporate Care offers workplace flu vaccination programs. For further information, please get in touch with us by filling out the below form or call 1300 79 74 10 or 02 8061 8131
- Behind the Syringe
- Flu Insights
Introducing Aitor Aspiazu, your go-to flu expert and a Registered Nurse accredited by AHPRA (NMW0001159845). Boasting over two decades of experience in healthcare, Aitor has navigated everything from Emergency Departments to Corporate Wellness Programs—and yes, he’s even battled the flu himself. As the Founder and Lead Nurse Consultant at Corporate Care, he’s the driving force behind workplace health and well-being. No longer in scrubs, he’s now at the forefront of healthcare innovation, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and automation to revolutionise workplace health and well-being. As the Founder and Lead Nurse Consultant at Corporate Care, he’s the visionary behind cutting-edge flu vaccination programs that keep businesses running smoothly. Off-duty, he’s a proud dad and a Padel addict who represented Australia in the World Padel Championship. Trust Aitor; he’s got your back when it comes to flu prevention and modern healthcare solutions.