GP Immunisation Resources
Advice from the Public Health Unit NSW Health/AMA/RACGP - INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
Clinical advice, resources and vaccine order forms for GPs on Influenza A H1N1 CLICK HERE
OTHER IMMUNISATION ADVICE FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT
| Previous Advice from Public Health Unit: |
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Pertussis advice October 2008 |
PDF (75KB) |
| Pertussis advice January 2009 |
PDF (37KB) |
| Pertussis advice March 2009 |
PDF (101KB) |
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Pertussis Outbreak Response Order Form February 2009 |
PDF (115KB) |
COLD CHAIN RESOURCES
| Strive for Five - National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 2005 |
PDF (1,117KB) |
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Vaccine Fridge Temperature Monitoring Chart 2010 |
WORD (121KB) |
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Choosing a Purpose-Built Vaccine Refrigerator |
WORD (535KB) |
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List of approved purpose - built vaccine fridge manufacturers |
PDF (42KB) |
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How to check the calibration of your min/max thermometer |
WORD (765KB) |
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE’S COVERAGE RATE
ORDER FORMS
VACCINES
ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING IMMUNISATION (AEFI)
In NSW, adverse events following immunisation should be reported to the local public health unit which will follow up with the patient and ensure the information is recorded on the national AEFI surveillance system.
Our local PHU is South Eastern Sydney Illawarra PHU (Randwick office):
Locked Bag 88, Randwick 2031
Ph: 9382 8333
Fax: 9382 8334
Immunisation Adverse Events Clinics in Sydney. Click here (PDF 23KB) for information.
Immunisation providers can ring 9845 1433 (The Children’s Hospital at Westmead) for telephone advice about AEFI in children and adults.
More info on services at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Click here (PDF 1295KB).
Report on AEFI surveillance in Australia, 2008, available at:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cdi3304
| Common observed reactions to vaccines and what to do - parent/carer information sheet |
PDF (1160KB) |
| Anaphylaxis advice |
PDF (59KB) |
APPROVED YELLOW FEVER PRACTICES IN SUTHERLAND SHIRE
| Approved yellow fever practices in Sutherland Shire |
PDF (8KB) |
OH&S – STAFF VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NSW Health policy directive, regarded as “best practice” PDF (171KB)
HEALTHY KIDS CHECK MBS ITEMS 709-711
| Resources, Presentation Notes and Templates |
CLICK HERE |
The Health Kids Check website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Healthy_Kids_Check
MYTHS & REALITIES
In April 2008, the fourth edition of “Myths and Realities" was released. Click here to access: www.immunise.health.gov.au
RESOURCES FOR GPs on STIs
Information on sexually transmitted infections, testing and management CLICK HERE
Sexual Health Infoline (for consumers and health professionals) ph:1800 451 624
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR GPs
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au/
Includes the following information:
MMR Decision Aid – for parents concerned about the Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine.
Several useful fact sheets for GPs and patients on specific vaccines and vaccination issues.
Immunisation Catch-up Calculator South Australian website which will calculate which vaccines are required (in any State) when details of overdue child are entered.
http://www.health.sa.gov.au/immunisationcalculator/immunisation-check.htm
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) All GPs should report immunisation encounters in children under 7 years to the ACIR. You can do this via paper vouchers, the ACIR website, or via Medicare Online. www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/index.jsp
General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII) Scheme Information on registration and benefits to the practice. www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/incentives/gpii/index.jsp
Immunise Australia Program Commonwealth Government website. Information on vaccination programs and initiatives, publications etc http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/
NSW Health (Immunisation) Information on immunisation programs in NSW and details of school-based programs http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/living/immunisation/index.html
National HPV Vaccination Program Information for GPs and the public. http://www.health.gov.au/cervicalcancer
National Institute of Clinical Studies: Influenza information Information on influenza infection and vaccine http://www.fightflu.gov.au/asp/index.asp site.
Immunisation for Indigenous community http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atsi
Avian / Pandemic Influenza: NSW Health Department’s Pandemic Preparedness site: www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/pandemic/index.asp
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