GP Immunisation Resources
COLD CHAIN RESOURCES
| Strive for Five - National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 2005 | PDF (1,117KB) |
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Vaccine fridge temperature monitoring chart 2007 |
WORD (120KB) |
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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
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Flu vaccine order form 2007 |
PDF (762KB) |
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Childhood vaccine order form |
PDF (732KB) |
| HPV vaccine order form | WORD (771KB) |
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Rotarix vaccine order form |
WORD (726KB) |
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Accessing other vaccines from the Public Health Unit |
PDF (26KB) |
VACCINES
| Gardasil product information | PDF (569KB) |
| Rotarix product information | PDF (196KB) |
| Rotarix cut-off dates for administration | PDF (93KB) |
OH&S – STAFF VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NSW Health policy directive, regarded as “best practice” PDF (171KB)
MYTHS & REALITIES
“Myths and Realities. Third edition.” Immunise Australia booklet for immunisation providers. PDF (495KB)
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
http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/providers/programs_services/about_acir.shtml
General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII) Scheme Information on registration and benefits to the practice. http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/providers/incentives_allowances/gpii_scheme.shtml
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 Department of Health and Ageing website with information for health professionals and the public on avian influenza and pandemic influenza. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/avian+influenza+%28Bird+Flu%29-3