Immunisation

GP Program Advisor

Dr Jo Molloy

Program Officer

Coral Laing, 5229 1922


Program Summary

The GPAG Immunisation Program aims to educate, support and assist GPs and General Practice staff in all aspects of immunisation to enhance local immunisation rates and provide quality immunisation services.

The Immunisation Program activities include:

  • - Professional development for GPs and General Practice staff (QA & CPD & CNE Points available).
  • - Education & support with vaccine storage, cold chain management and data logging.
  • - Education & support with ACIR registration, reporting processes and data transfer.
  • - Assistance with recall/reminder systems
  • - Immunisation Newsletter
  • - Telephone support.

    Updates/Latest developments:

    Shortage of Varilrix supply (Varicella vaccine, live attenuated)

    Statement on Interchangeability of Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Vaccines used in Australia and Overseas

    Extension of Free Pertussis Vaccine for New Parents until June 2010

    Click here for information on the H1N1 Vaccination program

    Immunisation Newsletter

    2010

    January
    February

    2009

    July

    August
    September

    October

    November
    December


    Resources:

    Criteria for use & NIP Letter Feb 2010
    Criteria for use of Government vaccines

    Yellow Fever Vaccine patient information

    SA immunisation calculator - This website provides information to gain access on childhood immunisations on children due for catch-up and provides a with a quick answer to your immunisation query.

    Quick catch-up guide - Provided by DH (Department of Health) is now available for those with NO immunisation history.

    Multiple Immunisation Sites

    Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) General Enquiries - phone: 1800 653 809.

    Immunisation and ACIR information

    General Practice Immunisation Incentive (GPII) Scheme

    GPII contacts:

    -  GPII Practice Report (ACIR020A) phone: 1800 246 101

    Immunise Australia Program: phone: 1800 671 811

    Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition. If you do not receive a copy you can order online

    4th Edition Myths & Realities

    Immunisation Program State Government, Victoria: access resource order forms, fact sheets, DH Immunisation Newsletter and all relevant immunisation updates etc. Phone: 1300 882 008

    Australian Practice Nurse Association Education: FREE online immunisation course

    La Trobe University, School of Nursing & Midwifery: Phone: 9479 595. Immunisation Program – 8 week program involving distance edudcation plus 10 supervised immunisations.

    GP Learning

    DH Immunisation Newsletter: if you don't receive this newsletter at your practice, please take a look.··

    GP Pertussis Posters:

    Cut The Cough Poster 1a(3.26MB)
    Cut The Cough Poster 1b(3.01MB)
    Cut The Cough Poster 2
    Cut The Cough Poster 3(1.94MB)
    Cut The Cough Poster 4
    Cut The Cough Poster 5

    Birthday Cards:

    1st Birthday card
    4th Birthday card
    65th Birthday card


    Links to other websites

    Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) - Immunisation

    National Centre for Immunisation and Research and Surveillance

    Steps to complete Documentation for ACIR:

    Cold Chain Management - National Storage Guidelines: Strive for 5
    Data logger for vaccine refrigerator temperature management available from Coral Laing Immunisation Program Officer at GPAG, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 5229 1922 for more information.

    SAEFVIC Form for Reporting An Adverse Event Following Immunisation

    Immunisation for Health Care Workers

     

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