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Immunisation
Aims:
• Inform GPs of regular changes to the Immunisation schedule
• Simplify red tape paperwork associated with immunisation
• Increase number of GPs receiving immunisation incentive payments
Activities:
• Regular Immunonews newsletter to all Division member GPs to keep updated with changes
• Annual immunisation CPD evening
• Division contacts individual practices with low rates of immunisation
• Update meetings for GPs and practice staff
Useful Links:
• Vaccination Injection Site Chart
• NSW Immunisation Schedule
• Healthy Kids provider checklist
• Health Checks - ALL AGE GROUPS Medicare Funded Health Checks & Immunisation Considerations (NSW)
• ACIR - form “Section 46E Agreement” required to be completed by every GP in the practice. If a new GP joins the practice (including locums) it is important they complete the form.
• Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-home
• Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2010 Information
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/PublicHealth/Immunisation/programs/seasonal_influenza-2010.asp
• Information on temporary suspension of use of seasonal influenza vaccine for children aged 5 year of age and under
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/
