Immunisation
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GP RESOURCES AND INFORMATION |
COLD CHAIN RESOURCES
| Strive for Five - National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 2005 |
PDF (1,117KB) |
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Vaccine fridge temperature monitoring chart 2008 |
WORD (123KB) |
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Choosing a Purpose-Built Vaccine Refrigerator |
WORD (535KB) |
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List of approved purpose - built vaccine fridge manufacturers |
WORD (201KB) |
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How to check the calibration of your min/max thermometer |
WORD (765KB) |
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE’S COVERAGE RATE
| Increasing childhood immunisation rates in your practice |
PDF (956KB) |
| National Due and Overdue Rules 2007 |
PDF (401KB) |
ORDER FORMS
VACCINES
| Gardasil product information |
PDF (569KB) |
| Rotarix product information |
PDF (196KB) |
| Rotarix cut-off dates for administration |
PDF (93KB) |
| Which vaccines are free? |
PDF (28KB) |
| HPV Vaccination Program in NSW |
PDF (20KB) |
See NCIRS website below for information sheets
on vaccines |
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ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING IMMUNISATION
Common observed reactions to vaccines
and what to do - parent/carer information sheet |
PDF (1160KB)
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| Anaphylaxis advice |
PDF (59KB) |
APPROVED YELLOW FEVER PRACTICES IN SUTHERLAND SHIRE
| Approved yellow fever practices in Sutherland Shire |
PDF (12KB) |
OH&S – STAFF VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NSW Health policy directive, regarded as “best practice” PDF (171KB)
HEALTHY KIDS CHECK MBS ITEMS 709 AND 711
| Healthy Kids Check Template in Word |
WORD (77KB) |
| Healthy Kids Check Template in Medical Director |
RTF (49KB) |
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
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
| CONSUMER / PATIENT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION |
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR CONSUMERS
Immunise Australia Program - Commonwealth Government website. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance site http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au/
- MMR Decision Aid – for parents concerned about the Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine.
- Several useful fact sheets on specific vaccines and vaccination issues.
NSW Health site with information on immunisation programs in NSW and details of school-based programs http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/living/immunisation/index.html
Information on influenza infection and vaccine. http://www.fightflu.gov.au/asp/index.asp
Advice on vaccination for people with asthma, diabetes and chronic diseases http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/html/management/info_flu_cs/index.asp
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/yourhealth/our_services/aacir.shtml
National HPV vaccination program site http://www.health.gov.au/cervicalcancer
Immunisation information for aboriginal people and Torres Strait islanders. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atsi
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