Immunisation for refugees and humanitarian entrants: All individuals aged 10 to 19 years and refugees and humanitarian entrants aged 20 years and over are now eligible to receive free catch-up vaccinations through an expansion of the NIP.
Influenza surveillance update:
Laboratory notifications have sharply increased and are well above average seasonal levels. Make sure all your patients have received their flu shot – it’s not too late.
AIR online updates: The AIR online has updated their website, providers are now able to edit encounters online.
Meningococcal ACWY school program for years 11 and 12: Update on the Men ACWY school program.
Varicella natural immunity:
Notifying AIR of natural immunity to varicella and pre-pregnancy screening.
NSW vaccine centre transition: There is a new URL for ordering vaccines.
ATAGI advice on Rotarix® to replace RotaTeq®: Advice on the replacement of rotavirus vaccine under the NIP.
NCIRS celebrates 20 years:
Save the date – Friday 3 November 2017.
Nurses New to General Practice Workshop: CESPHN will be running a one-day workshop for nurses new to general practice.
PHU Immunisation Updates:
Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit are holding their annual immunisation updates in December.
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