Links MMRV vaccine decision aid Main navigation COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 vaccine decision aids Immunisation schedules Immunisation records Influenza vaccination information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people MMRV vaccine decision aid Introduction Symptoms of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella FAQ1 - Questions about MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ2 - Questions about the safety of MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ3 - Questions about the impact of MMR/MMRV vaccination Comparing risks - Measles Comparing risks - Mumps Comparing risks - Rubella (German measles) Making a decision Reasons FOR vaccinating your child Reasons for NOT vaccinating your child Links Options References HPV vaccination No Jab No Pay, No Jab No Play SKAI - supporting communities Strategies to increase vaccination uptake Travel vaccination Vaccination from community pharmacy Vaccine safety Useful websites related to MMR/MMRV and vaccination in general: National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Australia - this site! NCIRS is an Australian organisation that provides information on a wide range of infectious diseases, including an overview of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and inflammatory bowel disease and autism. Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation - parent website Information about vaccination and answers to common questions Australian Government Department of Health This is the Australian government’s site containing information about the National Immunisation Program schedule and frequently asked questions. Questions about vaccination This publication addresses many of the common questions about vaccination. World Health Organization (WHO) This World Health Organization site links to websites providing information on vaccine safety which adhere to good information practices. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USA This site provides comprehensive information about infectious diseases and vaccine research. It has useful general information on vaccination, much of it set out in question and answer format. There is a specific section on MMR vaccine. There is an additional part of this site dedicated to vaccine safety information. National Health Service, UK This is the UK National Health Service website which provides a range of resources, information and research about vaccination generally and specifically the MMR vaccine. Important information for parents: the facts about immunisation An article from the Australian Skeptics debunking several myths about vaccination. Navigating information on the internet: The internet contains information of varying quality about vaccination. Immunize Canada provides information on how to evaluate information on the internet, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides links to a number of other websites that provide tips to help you navigate vaccination information on the web. Copyright NCIRS 2019 - Last updated 20 September 2019 Previous Next MMRV vaccine decision aid Main navigation COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 vaccine decision aids Immunisation schedules Immunisation records Influenza vaccination information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people MMRV vaccine decision aid Introduction Symptoms of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella FAQ1 - Questions about MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ2 - Questions about the safety of MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ3 - Questions about the impact of MMR/MMRV vaccination Comparing risks - Measles Comparing risks - Mumps Comparing risks - Rubella (German measles) Making a decision Reasons FOR vaccinating your child Reasons for NOT vaccinating your child Links Options References HPV vaccination No Jab No Pay, No Jab No Play SKAI - supporting communities Strategies to increase vaccination uptake Travel vaccination Vaccination from community pharmacy Vaccine safety 2049 views