- New State-wide public health campaign promotes the importance of staying up to date with immunisations
- Campaign counters misinformation and encourages consumers to get the facts about vaccine-preventable diseases
- People urged to take action to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe
The Cook Government has today launched a new State-wide public health campaign highlighting the importance of being immunised to protect against preventable diseases.
Running over the next twelve-months, the Don’t Assume You’re Immune campaign highlights the risks for people and their loved ones if they’re not immunised.
The campaign encourages consumers to make informed decisions about immunisation against diseases including influenza, meningococcal and shingles, which can be life-threatening in some cases.
The push follows the independent review of Western Australia’s COVID-19 management, which recommended action to combat inaccurate and false information regarding public health measures to ensure the community is safe and prepared for future threats.
To support the campaign, a new immunisation website has been launched by the Western Australian Department of Health. This online hub provides easy to find, accurate and credible medical information about vaccine-preventable diseases, possible complications for those not immunised, and highlights who is most at risk from the diseases.
To learn more about vaccine-preventable diseases, Western Australia’s immunisation schedule and providers near you, visit: immunisation.health.wa.gov.au
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a spike in dangerous and misleading vaccine information circulating in the community.
“That’s why my Government is launching this campaign – to raise awareness of the potentially life-threatening complications of vaccine-preventable diseases.
“I encourage all Western Australians to make informed decisions about immunisation and not to assume they’re immune, for the benefit of the entire community.”