Dr. Shidan Tosif

Dr. Shidan is a specialist paediatrician with expertise in childhood immunisation, travel medicine, and vaccine safety. As an authorised prescriber for the BCG vaccine, he helps protect children against tuberculosis. He takes a holistic and family-centered approach, working closely with parents to tailor vaccination and health strategies that best suit their child’s needs.

Dr. Shidan completed his medical degree with honours at the University of Western Australia, followed by paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. He earned his doctorate from the University of Melbourne and holds a Certificate in Travel Health™ from the International Society of Travel Medicine.

Dr. Shidan is an immunisation paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.  With extensive experience in general paediatrics, immunisation, vaccine safety, tuberculosis, and immigrant health, he is passionate about keeping children healthy and safe, whether at home or abroad.