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Immunisation saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognised as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million un-vaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today.
The theme this year is Protected Together: Vaccines Work!, and the campaign will celebrate Vaccine Heroes from around the world – from parents and community members to health workers and innovators – who help ensure we are all protected through the power of vaccines.
Resources and additional information for the campaign can be found on the World Health Organisation website. Health professionals and members of the community can access an array of useful immunisation resources on the HealthyGC website.
VACCINATION May 2023 – Minimum dose intervals and multiple doses Trusted healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in converting vaccine hesitant parents to accept vaccination. Up to 90% of parents would trust their GP to influence their decision. Unfortunately, it is becoming common for ch...
Information about the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) network of vaccination centres and identified high-risk cohorts. Funded JEV vaccination Funded JEV vaccines provided to eligible individuals in Queensland through a network of JEV vaccination centres. The Communicable Diseases Network Australia...
The Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) have reviewed the Gold Coast’s childhood immunisation rates and noticed a decrease over the last 12 months. The aim is to achieve 95% immunisation coverage for QLD children (under 5 years) to achieve herd immunity and minimise the impact of vaccine prevent...
Updates from Dr Roger Halliwell (Chair of GCPHN) and Dr Kat Mclean (Chair of GPGC Board). Dr Roger Halliwell Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) Board Chair As we head into another phase of the COVID-19 process there is a lot of discussion about the logistics of vaccination. When I talk to my ...
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