22 September Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 23 September GP update webinar

READ NOW: 22 September Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Excess Pfizer vaccines
• Temporary exemption form for people with a past SARS-CoV-2 infection
• Renew delegations in PRODA for AIR access
• COVID-19 vaccination in young adolescents

 

 

15 September Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 16 September GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 15 September Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• NSW School vaccination program
• Everyone aged over 12 is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination
• Updated ATAGI Clinical guidance
• Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
• COVID-19 vaccination in workplaces
• Updated NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards
• COVID-19 Delta variant in schools and early childhood education

 

8 September Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 9 September GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 8 September Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Overseas COVID-19 vaccinations, reporting to AIR
• COVID-19 Digital certificates and mixed vaccination schedules
• Vaccination advice for patients who have had COVID-19 infection
• Consent to vaccination for minors
• Updates to the Catch-up Calculator
• Authorised nurse immuniser course - Commonwealth supported places
• Statewide Protocol for supply or administration of COVID-19 vaccine
• Moderna vaccine - provisional approval in individuals aged 12 years and older
• Extended deadline for authorised workers in LGAs of concern
• COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

 

1 September Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 2 September GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 1 September Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• COVID-19 vaccination following infection with COVID-19
• Call out for RNs and pharmacist immunisers to work shifts in general practice delivering COVID-19 vaccines
• Pfizer for adolescents aged 12 -15 years
• Recording COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Medicare patients on the AIR
• No Fault COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme
• Pfizer aged care vaccine hubs
• Spikevax (Moderna) mandatory e-learning module now available
• NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards
• Childhood coverage rates continue to improve within CESPHN region
• Meningococcal Vaccination
• COVID-19 live stream update for GPs
• New resources

 

 

25 August Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   26 Aug GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 25 Aug Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• CESPHN Scholarship for Authorised Nurse Immuniser course
• Call out for RNs to work shifts in general practice delivering COVID-19 vaccines
• Priority Pfizer appointments
• COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to be expanded to 16-39-year-olds from August 30
• Clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccine in Australia in 2021 (v7.0)
• NDIS children aged 12 to 15
• Name change of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca to VAXZEVRIA
• Commonwealth Booking System
• COVID-19 vaccination services must be bulk-billed

 

 

18 August Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   19 Aug GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 18 Aug Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Maintaining routine immunisation services during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Pfizer doses for people aged 16-39 in LGAs of concern
• Aged care and disability COVID-19 vaccine clinics
• Authorised worker priority appointments
• COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker updates
• COVID-19 vaccines for Medicare ineligible patients
• TGA provisionally approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

 

11 August Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   12 Aug GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 11 Aug Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

 

• Call-out for GPs, pharmacists, and nurses to assist in vaccination
• Who is eligible for Pfizer?
• Access to Pfizer vaccine for eligible patients aged ≥ 60 years
• NSW Health walk-in vaccination clinics
• Aged care and disability vaccination clinics
• Incentive payments for in-reach clinics
• Missing COVID-19 vaccination records on AIR
• Vaccination rates by geographic regions
• Primary care approach to thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome
• Contraindications and precautionary conditions for AstraZeneca
• Contraindications and precautionary conditions for Pfizer

 

 

4 August Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   5 Aug GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 4 Aug Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• ATAGI clinical guidance - version 6.0
• Pfizer vaccine for at risk 12-15 year old
• Pfizer vaccine for year 12 sutdents
• Overseas COVID-19 vaccines in AIR
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Closure of AIR authentication files
• Pharmacists to administer AZ vaccine
• NSWISS helpline

 

28 July Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   29 July GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 28 July Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• ATAGI response to COVID-19 outbreak
• Pfizer vaccine approved for people over 12 years
• Overseas COVID-19 first dose
• Contraindications to COVID-19 vaccine
• Prioritise people over 70 years
• Hubs for disability and aged care workers

 

21 July Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   22 July GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 21 July Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Webinar: Fighting the Delta variant
• Excess AstraZeneca vaccines
• New pregnancy advice for women
• Childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
• COVID-19 Vaccines Multicultural Outreach Stakeholder pack
• Who is eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

14 July Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   15 July GP update webinar

READ NOW: 14 July Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Shorter interval between AstraZeneca doses in outbreak situations
• Who is eligible for the Pfizer vaccine?
• Identifying, diagnosing and treating TTS
• COVID-19 vaccine home visits
• Prioritisation of aged care workers
• Two zoster vaccines now available
• Where to report a cold chain breach
• Mandatory reporting of all NIP vaccines

7 July Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   8 July GP update webinar and see Q&A

READ NOW:  7 July Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Pfizer vaccine in general practice
• Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for agde care workers
• New protocol for supply/administration of COVID-19 vaccine
• In-depth constul MBS item for all ages
• PIP COVID-19 vaccine incentive 
• MBS telehealth service extended 
• COVID-19 vaccine claim scheme

30 June Immunisation Weekly Update

Letter: National COVID Vaccine Taskforce

WATCH NOW:   1 July GP update webinar

READ NOW: 30 June Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• AstraZeneca vaccine access for people aged 18-39
• New indemnity provisions
• Roving vaccination clinics for RACF
• Reminder to vaccinate
• Expiring doses of AZ vaccine
• Practice Incentive Payments
• Planned and unplanned power outages 

23 June Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   24 June GP update webinar

READ NOW: 23 June Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Updated ATAGI advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine
• Clinical alert - thrombosis with thrombocytopaenia syndrome (TTS) update
• New MBS item: immunisation consultations for patients over 50 years
• Second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
• COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Vaccines administered by another provider: uploading to AIR
• Influenza vaccinations for children

16 June Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:   17 June GP update webinar

READ NOW: 16 June Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include: 

• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now recommended for pregnant women
• Timing between influenza and COVID-19 vaccines now 7 days
• New MBS item for immunisation home visits 
• Reporting aged care worker COVID-19 vaccine status now mandatory 

 

9 June Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:  10 June GP update webinar

READ NOW: 9 June Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Minimum interval between COVID-19 and other vaccines now 7 days
• Support for the transter of AstraZeneca vaccine 
• COVID-19 vaccines now available for people 40 years and over
• New reporting of aged care workforce
• COVID-19 digital certificate
• Webinar: How PenCAT and POLAR can assist with COVID-19 vaccination

 

2 June Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:  3 June GP update webinar

READ NOW: 2 June Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Expansion of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in general practices
• AIR Authentication file – closing dates
• Influenza vaccination in pregnancy
• Interruption to vaccination
• Vaccination our ticket out of COVID-19 pandemic

 

26 May Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:  27 May GP update webinar

READ NOW: 26 May Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Pfizer vaccine storage conditions
• Influenza immunisation data
• Overcoming vaccine hesitancy
• Non-medicare patients COVID-19 vaccine access
• ATAGI 2021 annual statement 

 

19 May Immunisation Weekly Update

POP QUIZ! Influenza 2021

WATCH NOW:  20 May GP update May GP update webinar

READ NOW: 19 May Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Get vaccinated against flu
• Adverse events following immunisation AEFI
• Updated ATAGI clinical guidalce on COVID-19 vaccine (v3.0)
• In-reach COVID-19 vaccinations for aged care workers
• AstraZeneca stock expiry
• General practices not participating in COVID-19 vaccination program

 

12 May Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:  13 May GP update webinar

READ NOW: 12 May Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Fluad Quad - urgent action required
• Guidance on the use of multi-dose vials
• Influenza vaccine requirements to enter RACFs
• NSW vaccination centre now open - Sydney Olympic Park
• Pen CS COVID-19 vaccine rollout

 

 

 

5 May Immunisation Weekly Update

POP QUIZ! Is it a cold chain breach?

WATCH NOW:  6 May GP update webinar

READ NOW: 5 May Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Childhood immunisation coverage data
• Zostavax catch-up program
• COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 50 to 69
• Influenza vaccination safety
• Timing of COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines
• Interval between AZ vaccine doses

28 Apr Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW:  29 April GP update webinar

READ NOW: 28 Apr Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

• Recalibration of COVID-19 vaccination program
• COVID-19 vaccine training update
• Reporting AEFIs

21 Apr Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 22 April GP update webinar

READ NOW: 21 Apr Immunisation newsletter - topics include:

• My Health Record Shared Health Summary
• COVID-19 vaccine training UPDATE

 POP QUIZ! AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine multi-dose vial storage 

14 Apr Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 15 April GP update webinar

READ NOW: 14 Apr Immunisation Weekly newsletter - topics include:

 

• Meningococcal B Vaccination
• AstraZeneca - New recommendations
• AstraZeneca - vaccine storage
• Needles and syringes

7 Apr Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 8 April GP update webinar 

READ NOW: 7 Apr Immunisation weekly newsletter -  topics include:

• GPs needed for new mass vaccination centre
• Preparation for practices NOT participating in Phase 1b
• AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: clinical information 
• COVID-19 vaccine: operational information 

 

30 Mar Immunisation Weekly Update

WATCH NOW: 8 April webinar - GP update

Read 30 Mar Immunisation weekly newsletter here! Topics include:

• COVID-19 vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• COVID-19: General updates 
• COVID-19: Clinical updates 
• Influenza (Flu) vaccine 2021
• Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations
• COVID-19 Phase 1b: Eligibility definitions

24 Mar Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read Immunisation 24 March Immunisation Weekly Newsletter here
  • Ordering masks
  • Patients without Medicare - how to report vaccines to AIR
  • Timeframes to access the AIR
  • The National Booking System
  • Protect your vaccines - what to do in a power outage
  • Update your clinical software
  • COVID-19 active vaccine safety data
  • COVID-19 vaccines - is it true?
  • Europe's AstraZeneca pause
  • General Practices join the COVID-19 vaccination program
  • Infection control training module 

• Phase 1b information for general practices not currently providing the COVID-19 vaccine
• GP update: Webinar 25 March 2021 

 

17 Mar Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read Immunisation 17 March Immunisation Weekly Newsletter here
  • Annual Immunisation Udpate webinar
  • Clinician Vaccine Integrated Platform
  • Update your clinical information software
  • 2021 Influenza vaccine
  • COVID-19 active vaccine safety data
• GP update: Webinar 18 March 2021 
• Vaccination provider update – Webinar 17 March 2021

10 Mar Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read 10 March Immunisation Weekly Update here: 
  • COVID-19 vaccine delivery to commence in general practice
  • Clinical Software: new COVID-19 vaccine updates
  • 2021 Seasonal Influenza
  • Is your CPR qualification up to date?
  • Anaphylaxis and AEFIs
  • FREE anaphylaxis e-training course
  • Anaphylaxis response kit
  • Replacing the battery in your Clever Logger data logger
• GP update: 11 Mar webinar

3 Mar Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read 3 March Immunisation Weekly Update here
  • COVID-19 vaccination training: AstraZeneca module
  • My Health Record system upgraded
  • Mandatory reporting to the AIR commences now!
  • COVID-19 webinars
  • Vaccine Eligibility Checker
  • New Easy Read resources now available
  • Frail older people: COVID-19 vaccine decision guide
  • COVID-19 vaccine related education modules
• GP update: 4 Mar webinar

24 Feb Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read weekly newsletter here 
  • Immunisation website update
  • Webinar: DoH general practice COVID-19 update
  • COVID vaccines eligibility checker
  • Advice for COVID vaccine providers
  • Services Australia: Get ready for your COVID-19 vaccination in three easy steps
  • COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca training module now available
• GP update: 25 Feb webinar

17 Feb Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read weekly newsletter here
  • Immunisation latest news – are you always up to date?
  • Mandatory reporting Australian Immunisation Register
  • AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved
  • Pfizer vaccine (COMIRNATY) doses arrive in Australia
  • Information and patient resources for vaccine providers
  • Advice for COVID-19 vaccine providers
  • COVID-19 vaccine resource collection
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program
  • Updated tool for Zostavax® screening tool
  • NCIRS webinar : COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia
  • Attention SESLHD Nurses

10 Feb Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read 10 Feb Immunisation Weekly Update here 
  • Mandatory reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register
  • Online COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program now available
  • New Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine website launches
  • TGA COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Hub
  • NCIRS COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ page
  • Updated screening tool for  contraindications to vaccination with Zostavax
  • Upcoming NCIRS webinars - Out of the starting blocks

3 Feb Immunisation Weekly Update

• Read 3 Feb immunisation weekly update here 
  • COVID-19 vaccine training program
  • Immunisation data sources
  • FAQ on Australia's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
  • Childhood Immunisation Coverage Rates in SESLHD
  • Update on Australia's COVID-19 vaccines

27 Jan Immunisation Weekly Update

• First COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia
• COVID-19 vaccination: phases of roll out
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccines
• Discount code: training for general practice staff
• WEBINAR: Identifying COVID:19 vaccine priority population groups
• Prepare signage for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

20 Jan Immunisation Weekly Update

• SURVEY: SESLHD Calling local APHRA registered nurses to complete survey
• ACTION: Regsiter for SmartVax (partner of AusVaxSafety)
• READ: The Australian Immunisation Register Amendment (Reporting) Bill 2020
• GUIDELINE: Disposal of expired vaccines

13 Jan Immunisation Weekly Update

• READ: COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap
• WEBINAR: Register for COVID-19 Readiness Webinar
• ACTION: Requirements for 2021 flu vaccine orders
• EDUCATION: Apply for CESPHN Scholarship for Authorised Nurse Immuniser course

 5 Jan Immunisation Weekly Update

• POLICY & LEGISLATION: Authorised Nurse Immuniser update
• ALERT: Zostavax vaccine safety advisory
• ACTION: Prepare for 2021 flu vaccine orders 
• RESOURCE: MumBubVax

 23 Dec Immunisation Weekly Update

• ALERT: Error in MD version 4.0 update
• NEW: Serial Number field in AIR to track COVID vaccines
• ACTION: Confirm receipt of vaccine delivery
• ACTION: Complete mandatory 2021 Flu Survey 
• RESOURCE: Delegations to access AIR
• ALERT: Extension of RACF public health order
• EDUCATION: Course in Immunisation Practice 10754NAT

16 Dec Immunisation Weekly Update

• ALERT: Is your First Aid and CPR qualifications up to date?
• GUIDELINES: New AIR guidelines now available: 10A reports & data quality
• ACTION: Authentication file access to AIR will be de-commissioned
• EDUCATION: Benchmarque Immunisation Endorsement Program
• WATCH: Webinar recording now available: Getting your practice COVID vaccine ready
• REPORT: AusVaxSafety 2019 report now available
• RESOURCE: Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation SKAI

9 Dec Immunisation Weekly Update

• ALERT: Protect your vaccines over summer!
• READ: Anaphylaxis, AEFIs and COVID-19 vaccines
• EDUCATION: Free anaphylaxis e-training course
• ACTION: Check your anaphylaxis response kit
• UPDATE: Mandatory reporting of vaccination to AIR
• WATCH: Recording available for SARS-CoV2 vaccine development webinar
• ALERT: SVC closure over Christmas and New Year

2 Dec Immunisation Weekly Update

 

• WEBINAR: Preparing your practice for COVID-19 vaccinations
• PROMOTION: Discount codes for Benchmarque Course
• ACTION: Register for a PRODA account to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine!
• ACTION: Update your VAN details for ordering of COVID-19 Vaccine
• REPORT: COVID-19 Impact on routine childhood vaccination uptake

 

23 Nov Immunisation Weekly Update

• ACTION: Are you an authorised nurse immuniser?
• POLICY: COVID-19 vaccine policies and priority groups
• READ: Uploading vaccinations via Practice Software
• SURVEY: Surveys - 2020 influenza & Impact of COVID-19
• READ: GP Talking points 

17 Nov Immunisation Weekly Update

• STATISTICS: Childhood immunisation coverage in SESLHD
• GUIDELINES: Set up AIR access for providers and organisations
• WEBINAR: NCIRS webinar: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development
• LEGISTATION: Immunisation November eNews out now!
• CLINICAL TOOL: PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool now available!

17 Nov Immunisation Weekly Update

• READ: Immunisation November eNewsletter
• ACTION: Medicare provider number now required for NSW Vaccine Centre
• ACTION: Amendment to the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 - Public Consultation now open
• READ: Improving childhood influenza vaccination uptake

 

A list of the Alerts and Notices for 2019-2020 can be found here.