Influenza Immunisation Clinic Patient Information and Consent Checklist
Dr Brett Lynam has shared a concise checklist to help administer his outdoor flu clinic this year. As your flu clinic will run quite differently too, think about how you will check off on consent, history and advice. Take a look at Dr Lynam’s approach below. Thanks again, Brett. Dr Lynam’s Patient Information and Consent
Influenza Immunisation During COVID-19
Influenza immunisation has never been more important than in 2020. This year’s flu vaccinations will take more planning to work around the limitations imposed by COVID-19. To help, Carolyn Lloyd, Immunisation Coordinator at NNSWLHD, has recorded a 15-minute webinar on vaccinating during COVID-19. Her presentation is packed with useful tips and information to help you.
Telehealth Options Create Safe Zone
New temporary items have been added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in response to the spread of COVID-19. General practitioners, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, specialists, obstetricians and midwives can now deliver telehealth services via video and phone calls to eligible patients. With these safer options, people can access essential health services in their
Immunisation Update – October 2019
Australian Immunisation Handbook Updates A summary of updates made to the Handbook is available here. Changes include updates on: Co-administration of vaccines. Advice for travellers against measles, mumps and rubella. Advice for international travellers regarding yellow fever. Vaccination of infants born to mothers who received bDMARDs during pregnancy. Hepatitis B vaccines for Australians This NCIRS fact
NSW Health Alerts
Measles Alert NSW Health has issued a measles alert for general practitioners. There have been 52 measles cases notified so far this year, compared to just 19 cases last year. Most cases have been in adults aged 20-44 years, including some who had been vaccinated. Measles continues to be imported by travellers from many countries,
Immunisation Update – August 2019
Australian Immunisation Register The Department of Human Services has updated its website to include information on accessing and using the Australian Immunisation Register as a medical practice, medical practitioner, midwife, nurse practitioner or other vaccination provider. Click here to learn more. Q Fever NSW Health has developed an online module, Q Fever – Early Diagnosis
Changes to Antenatal Pertussis Vaccination Recommendations
The National Health and Medical Research Council has updated recommendations on the timing of pertussis vaccination for pregnant women, expanding from 28-32 weeks to 20-32 weeks gestation. Pertussis vaccine is provided free under the National Immunisation Program for pregnant women during each pregnancy to provide protection to the infant by the transfer of antibodies through
Cold Chain Management
New Cold Chain Toolkit for Immunisation Providers NSW Health has developed a Cold Chain Toolkit and checklist to support immunisation providers with their cold chain management. The toolkit and checklist can be downloaded here. For further information, contact your local public health unit on 1300 066 055. Cold Chain Management Training Module Each practice must
Immunisation Update
Strive for 5 The National Vaccine Storage Guidelines Strive for 5 3rd edition is now available. ‘Strive for 5’ refers to 5 degrees Celsius (°C) – the midway point between +2°C and +8°C which is the temperature range recommended for vaccine storage. Many vaccines are damaged or destroyed at temperatures outside this range. This resource
Measles Update
Australia has experienced an increase in reported measles cases in 2019, associated with a 300% increase in cases globally, confirming the need to protect against the disease through vaccination. The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends that two doses of a measles-containing vaccine are required for protection against measles. The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
Seasonal Influenza Update
NSW Health has declared an early start to the influenza season after detecting a steep rise in influenza activity. This comes on top of unusually high influenza activity over the summer and autumn months. More than 15,000 influenza notifications have been received so far this year, including 5,013 in May. There have been 37 deaths
Order Your Winter 2019 Posters
North Coast Primary Health Network, Mid North Coast LHD and Northern NSW LHD are once again offering these local posters to help encourage flu shots and good respiratory hygiene this flu season. Place an order for your practice, organisation or school today using the form below. Click on the poster thumbnails below to see bigger
