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Content last updated 13/03/2024

‘Immunisation is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. Immunisation protects not only individuals, but also others in the community by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.’
Source: Australian Government Department of Health

Gold Coast PHN supports vaccine service providers to increase immunisation coverage within the Gold Coast region through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule and the Immunisation Schedule Queensland. Immunisation resources, including training and education opportunities are provided below.

Immunisation Resources and Information

Australian Immunisation Register

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#australian-immunisation-register Copied to clipboard

AIR reporting fields update
PRODA registration is required for the Organisation or the Individual to access AIR
Application to register as a vaccination provider
Supporting and understanding delegations in HPOS to enable access to the AIR resource Supporting and understanding delegations in HPOS to enable access to the Australian Immunisation Register | NCIRS
Tips for using the AIR
Using the AIR – e-learning education modules
Enhancing the data quality of vaccination encounters
Resources for health professionals including reports
Australian Immunisation Register 010A Due/Overdue Report by Immunisation Practice User Guide

The Immunisation Schedule

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#the-immunisation-schedule Copied to clipboard

Catch-up Immunisations

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#catch-up-immunisations Copied to clipboard

Catch-up immunisations – Australian Immunisation Handbook
NCIRS measles vaccination catch-up guide

When working out a catchup schedule for a patient, please remember to attempt calculating the catch-ups yourself using immunisation catch up resources from the Australian Immunisation Handbook .

If you are still unsure or you would like to confirm, please contact Gold Coast Public Health Unit – immuniseGC@health.qld.gov.au

Clinician Resources

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#clinician-resources Copied to clipboard

Australian Immunisation Handbook
Gold Coast Health Free Community Immunisation Clinics
Gold Coast Health School Immunisation Program
Immunisation Bravery Certificate
Influenza information for Queensland vaccine service providers
Information for GPs – people with egg allergies
MumBubVax is a new evidence-based website that assists in answering questions about vaccination in pregnancy and for new babies.
Pneumosmart Vaccination Tool
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has developed fact sheets and resources for immunisation providers, including disease and safety fact sheets.

Vaccine Management

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#vaccine-management Copied to clipboard

The National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’ resource collection – Includes guidelines, posters, stickers and appendices.
Cold chain breaches – Queensland Health
Order, store and manage vaccines

Vaccination Reaction and Adverse Events Resources

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#vaccination-reaction-and-adverse-events-resources Copied to clipboard

Injection site reactions information sheet
How to report an adverse event following immunisation – Queensland Health
Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do – available to download and orders for 50-page tear-off pads

Following Vaccination Tear-Off Pads - Order Form

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Travel Vaccinations

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#travel-vaccinations Copied to clipboard

Immunisations for travel Department of Health and Aged Care

Interpreting Overseas Immunisation Encounters

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#interpreting-overseas-immunisation-encounters Copied to clipboard

Information about assessing the vaccination status of children and adults entering Australia – Australian Immunisation Handbook
Translating and Interpreting Service

Contacts

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#contacts Copied to clipboard

Gold Coast Public Health Unit p | (07) 5667 3200
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) general enquiries (assistance with immunisation histories for parents and VSPs) p | 1800 653 809
Other Queensland Health Immunisation contacts

Training and Education

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#training-and-education Copied to clipboard

Click here to access Online courses for immunisation providers from Queensland Health
Find additional immunisation education and training resources here
MumBubVax eLearning modules for healthcare providers
SKAI eLearning module for healthcare workers. This module will help you to adapt your clinical communication skills to meet the needs of all parents, whether they are ready to vaccinate, have questions or intend to decline vaccination altogether.

CQI Resources

https://gcphn.org.au/patient-care/prevention/immunisation/#cqi-resources Copied to clipboard

Immunisation toolkits and QI Action Plan Examples can be found under the Prevention dropdown menu from the linked paged above.

If you require any support implementing immunisation as a CQI activity, please contact GCPHN CQI Team via the Practice Support Helpdesk ph. (07) 5612 5408

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