Monday, May 21, 2012

What's New?

Changes to Australia's childhood immunisation arrangements
The Government is introducing reforms to Australia's childhood immunisation arrangements that aim to increase the immunisation rates of Australian children over time.
For more information download Strenghtening Immunisation for Children.
Frequently asked questions

Prevenar 13 supplementary dose
From 1 July 2011 7vPCV (Prevenar) was replaced with 13vPCV (Prevenar 13). From 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012, the Commonwealth Government is providing a free supplementary dose of Prevenar 13 to eligible children so they can benefit from protection from the additional six disease strains covered by Prevenar 13.
Information for providers
Flyer for parents
Information for parents

New Parent Boostrix Program Extension- 30 June 2012
The free pertussis vaccine for new parents, Boostrix, will be extended for another 12 months to the 30 June 2012.
Partners may have the Boostrix vaccine at any time during pregnancy and the mother can be vaccinated shortly after delivery.

Ideally anyone planning pregnancy should receive a pertussis containing vaccine, however this is not a free vaccine.

Resources

General Resources

National Immunisation Program Schedule
Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition
Strive for 5- National Vaccine Storage Guidelines
Myths and Realities
Link to Victorian Department of Health Immunisation Newsletter
Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres
Cold Chain breach forms

Video showcasing a scenario of potential cold chain problems in a general practice setting:
A Vaccine Management Nightmare - Video

A collection of videos that highlight the importance of immunisation in the community:
Chain of Protection

Immunisation Forms
Medical Contraindication form
Medical Contraindication form - Medical Director
Conscientious Objection form
Conscientious Objection Form - Medical Director
Vaccine Order Forms
 Order Vaccine Resources Online
Criteria for use of government vaccine

General Practice Immunisation Incentive (GPII) Scheme
Increasing Childhood Immunisation Coverage Rates in Your Practice- A Guide for Practice Staff
Increasing Childhood Immunisation Coverage Rates- A Guide for Division Staff
General Practice Immunisation Incentives Practice Report (GPII 20A) Request
Section 46E Agreement 

Saefvic - Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community
Information for Immunisation Providers - 1300 882 924
Reporting form

Travel Immunisation
Travel Clinic (Immunisations)
Smart Traveller (Immunisations)

Immunisation 'Catch-up'
SA Immunisation Calculator
Quick guide- Catch-up immunisation for Victoria July 2011

Immunisation for Healthcare Workers
Guidelines for immunisation of healthcare workers

Notification of Infectious Disease
What to notify?
How to notify
Contacts

Victorian Department of Health
The Victorian Department of Health can provide information about the current vaccine schedule, vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine types and side effects to immunisation providers.
1300 882 008 (phone)
1300 768 088 (fax)

General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII)
The GPII provides financial incentives to general practices for monitoring, promoting and providing appropriate immunisation services to children under the age of seven years.
The aim of the GPII is to encourage at least 90 per cent of practices to fully immunise at least 90 per cent of children under seven years of age attending their practice.
1800 246 101

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR)
ACIR is a national register administered by Medicare that records details of vaccinations given to children under seven years of age who live in Australia.
Immunisation service providers should send details of all National Immunisation Program and private vaccinations given to children less than seven years of age to ACIR.
1800 653 809

To reorder ACIR stationery
1800 815 664

Royal Children's Hospital Immunisation Clinic
The immunisation centre is available for telephone advice for immunisation providers and parents of children. It operates a clinic for children who require follow up of complex immunisation issues. Scheduled immunisations can also be provided at the Drop-in Centre.
9345 6599

SAEFVIC -Adverse Events Reporting
In Victoria, significant adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) can be notified to SAEFVIC. This specialist service has been established to help immunisation providers manage patients who have had an AEFI. It is for all immunisation adverse events in both children and adults
1300 882 924

Immunisation Nurse Special Interest Group (INSIG)
A forum for communication, discussion and professional development for immunisation nurses in Victoria.
President: Kerryn Lajoie
0433 763 388 (send a text or leave a message)
Email - INSIG@live.com
www.anfvic.asn.au

Nurse Immuniser Program
The Nurse Immuniser Program is offered by LaTrobe University. This program is for Division 1 registered nurses who wish to become independent nurse immunisers in Victoria.
Telephone: +61 3 9479 5951
Email: nip@latrobe.edu.au
www.latrobe.edu.au