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People are recommended to have both serological and skin tests before Q fever vaccination

Children aged 12 months to <14 years are recommended to receive 1 dose (preferably 2 doses) of varicella-containing vaccine

All non-immune adolescents ≥14 years of age and adults are recommended to receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine if they are not immune

Childhood educators and carers are strongly recommended to receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine if they are not immune

People who work in long-term care facilities are strongly recommended to receive 2 doses of varicella vaccine if they are not immune

Household contacts of people who are immunocompromised are strongly recommended to receive varicella vaccine

Serological testing for immunity to varicella is not routinely recommended before or after receiving varicella-containing vaccine

People with chronic neurologic conditions are strongly recommended to receive influenza vaccine every year

People with chronic illnesses who need medical follow-up or hospitalisation are strongly recommended to receive influenza vaccine every year

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