This document is available in English as well as in languages other than English. Links to the English and multilingual resources can be accessed further below. To download information click on the selected language. This will take you directly to the resource. Note that some PDFs can be quite large and may take several minutes to download.
Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do
This resource provides easy-to-read information on common reactions that may occur after vaccinations.
It provides information on:
- Common reactions that may occur after vaccination
- What to do at home if a reaction has occurred
- When to seek medical advice
- How to report an adverse reaction.
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Topic:
- Immunisation
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- January 2026
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
Multilingual resources
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader To view the PDFs.
Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.