DECEMBER IMMUNISATION UPDATE
IMMUNISATION NEWS THIS DECEMBER - HPV vaccination changes in 2018 - The National Immunisation Program will adopt a new HPV vaccine in 2018, which protects against nine types of HPV in a two-dose schedule.
- Please do not mix vaccines - Advice on mixing vaccines.
- Hepatitis A outbreak - NSW Health is urging health professionals to be aware of symptoms of hepatitis A, with further Sydney outbreak cases now confirmed.
- New neonatal hepatitis B policy directive - NSW Health has released a new Neonatal Hepatitis B Policy Directive which requires the involvement of GPs as well as private and public maternity units and specialist services.
- New childcare vaccination requirements from 1 January
2018 - NSW Parliament has passed a Bill to amend the Public Health Act to strengthen vaccination enrolment requirements in child care.
- Vaccination for Aboriginal children returning to NT, WA, SA and QLD - Information for practices with Aboriginal student patients from NT, WA, SA and QLD.
- Zostavax contraindications update - NSW Health has provided an update on Zostavax contraindications.
- Preparing your practice for
extreme weather and closures - Please consider this important information to ensure optimal cold chain management during December and January.
- NCIRS updates - Keep up to date with the latest immunisation information provided by NCIRS.
- CPD immunisation update 2018 - CESPHN is holding their annual CPD Immunisation Updates in March and April of 2018.
- Invitation to take part in a research project - The
SKAI (Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation) team is looking for general practices in Sydney to take part in an innovative research project, testing resources to assist health professionals discuss childhood vaccination.
- CESPHN Christmas closures - CESPHN offices will be closed from Monday 25 December 2017 and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2018.
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