Immunisation Update Events
North Coast Primary Health Network will be hosting Immunisation Update events for primary health care professionals during May and June 2019. Topics covered at these events will include: 2019 Schedule Updates 2019 Influenza Updates At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to apply in practice the recommendations for influenza vaccination in 2019.
Immunisation Resources
AIR Rules Updated April 2019 The Australian Immunisation Register’s (AIR) national due and overdue rules for immunisation information are based on the Australian Immunisation Handbook. These rules were most recently updated in April 2019. Click here to download the rules. Get the Facts About Immunisation The Department of Health is promoting vaccination for Aboriginal and
Immunisation Update May 2019
NSW Immunisation Schedule The NSW immunisation schedule has been updated as of April 2019. It outlines the routine schedule of vaccines provided free under the National Immunisation Program and the vaccines provided for children, adolescents, adults and at risks groups. Click here to download the schedule. Adolescent Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Clinical advice for vaccination providers
High Risk of Measles Continues on North Coast
NSW Health advises that since December 2018 there have been 36 infectious cases of measles across the state. They have issued a Measles Update for GPs which can be downloaded here. Main points: New Recommendation: Infants travelling overseas can be vaccinated from six months of age. These infants still need two further doses at 12
Immunisation Update April 2019
Seasonal influenza information Due to the early release of some influenza vaccines and unseasonably high flu activity, NSW Health has begun distributing Fluad (≥65 year olds) vaccine to nursing homes and general practices. Initial GP orders will comprise Fluad (≥65 year olds), Afluria (≥5 to 64 year olds) and FluQuadri (3 years to < 5
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2019
Government-funded influenza vaccines will start to become available from mid-April 2019. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza. An Influenza Vaccination Provider Toolkit has been developed to help GPs and other immunisation providers to manage influenza vaccination
Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), in partnership with The University of Sydney, has launched a new Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) website for parents. The site provides a communication system and suite of resources for healthcare workers and parents/carers designed to support conversations about childhood vaccination. The SKAI parent site contains
Promoting Participation in the National Cervical Screening Program to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Women
The Promoting Participation in the National Cervical Screening Program to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Women course aims to educate healthcare providers on changes to the National Cervical Screening Program and promoting the benefits of regular cervical screening to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. With assistance from the Cancer Institute of NSW, the Benchmarque
New App Helps Parents ‘Save the Date to Vaccinate’
On-time vaccination is a child’s best protection against serious diseases. If children are not up to date with their vaccinations, it can also impact enrolment in child care and access to family assistance payments. NSW Health has released an improved Save The Date To Vaccinate app. This free app helps parents and carers to stay
New Funding Announcement For General Practice
Recording and Reviewing Immunisation Encounters in Medical Director
Medical Director has not yet released the next version of their Medical Practice Software. This is expected in January 2019. As such, the immunisation tab does not include changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule that occurred on 1 July 2018. It is important that all immunisation providers follow the NIP schedule and give
Proposed Changes to Timing of Pertussis Vaccine for Pregnant Women
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended pregnant women now receive one dose of pertussis vaccine at any time after 20 weeks gestation. Previously the timing was between 28-32 weeks. ATAGI are consulting with stakeholders – click here to make a submission. Babies are at high risk of pertussis ((whooping cough) and
