Immunisation
GP RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
| NSW Health Influenza vaccination program 2012 (order form) | PDF (1529KB) |
| NSW Health info re paediatric influenza vaccination 2012 | PDF (70KB) |
| Link to Immunise Australia Program | CLICK HERE |
| Link to NSW Health Immunisation site | CLICK HERE |
| Link to Influenza Specialist Group | CLICK HERE |
| 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) |
PRACTICE NURSES AND IMMUNISATION
| Immunisation Course for Registered Nurses | CLICK HERE |
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE’S COVERAGE RATE
| Immunisation: A Guide for Practice Staff (large file) | PDF (11.2 MB) |
| National Due and Overdue Rules 2009 | PDF (225KB) |
| Understanding the GPII020A Report | PDF (183KB) |
| Information from NSW Health re GP vaccine order form (Nov. 2011) | PDF (61KB) |
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GP vaccine order form (November 2011) |
PDF (23KB) |
| GP flu vaccine order form (September 2011) | PDF (25KB) |
| Request for school vaccination records | PDF (76KB) |
| Pertussis outbreak response order form (September 2011) | PDF (20KB) |
| Rotavirus vaccination and intussusception | CLICK HERE |
| Gardasil product information | PDF (244KB) |
| 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) |
| Tetanus-prone wound management | PDF (113KB) |
| See NCIRS website below for information sheets on 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 Public Health Unit 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, 2007, available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/PublicHealth/Immunisation/AEFI.asp
| Common observed reactions to vaccines and what to do - parent/carer information sheet | |
| Anaphylaxis advice | PDF (59KB) |
APPROVED YELLOW FEVER PRACTICES IN SUTHERLAND SHIRE
| Approved yellow fever practices in Sutherland Shire | PDF (7KB) |
OH&S – STAFF VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NSW Health policy directive, regarded as “best practice” PDF (171KB)
IMMUNISATION ADVICE FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT/NSW HEALTH
| Pneumovax 23 - Recommendation about Revaccination Therapeutic Goods Administration - 19 April 2011 |
PDF (151KB) NEW! |
| Measles Alert - 18 March 2011 | PDF (157KB) |
| Measles Alert - 24 Feb 2011 | PDF (KB) |
| Urgent Vaccine Recall - 25 March 2011 | PDF (1402KB) |
| Whooping Cough Alert - GP Fax - 15 Feb 2011 | PDF (132KB) |
| Whooping Cough - GP Fax - Oct 2010 | PDF (236KB) |
| Whooping Cough - Alert - Oct 2010 | PDF (236KB) |
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Previous Advice from Public Health Unit on Immunisation: |
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| Pertussis advice January 2009 | PDF (37KB) |
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Pertussis advice March 2009 |
PDF (101KB) |
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Pertussis Outbreak Response Order Form February 2009 |
PDF (115KB) |
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Pertussis advice October 2008 |
PDF (75KB) |
MYTHS & REALITIES
In April 2008, the fourth edition of “Myths and Realities" was released. Click here to access: www.immunise.health.gov.au
Information on sexually transmitted infections, testing and management CLICK HERE
Sexual Health Infoline (for consumers and health professionals) ph:1800 451 624
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.
Chain of Protection (consumer information about immunisation) http://www.chainofprotection.org/
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.
Chain of Protection (consumer information about immunisation) http://www.chainofprotection.org/
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
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/yourhealth/our_services/aacir.shtml
Cervical Cancer Vaccine site: www.cervicalcancervaccine.org.au
Immunisation information for aboriginal people and Torres Strait islanders. http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/atsi2
Information on sexually transmitted infections www.gettested.com.au