Immunisation Alerts and Notices
The latest alerts and notices distributed by NSW Health, Public Health Units, Immunise Australia, Australian Government Department of Health and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance will be posted here.
2020
17 Nov: Childhood immunisation coverage in SESLHD
17 Nov: Set up AIR access for providers and organisations
17 Nov: NCIRS webinar: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development
10 Nov: Immunisation November eNews out now!
10 Nov: PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool now available!
10 Nov: Medicare provider number now required for NSW Vaccine Centre
10 Nov: Amendment to the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 - Public Consultation now open
10 Nov: Improving childhood influenza vaccination uptake
3 Nov: Podcast: Recommended vs Funded vaccines
3 Nov: Webinar: 2020 Shingles update
26 Oct: No Jab No Pay raises catch-up vaccination rates
26 Oct: Preparations for the 2021 Influenza Season
26 Oct: Vaccine Expiry Dates
20 Oct: pdf 2021 Influenza season (95 KB)
29 Sept: Pertussis 2020 webinar recording
21 Sept: NSW Health has released the new Immunisation Toolkit for General Practice
21 Sept: Immunisation services during the COVID-19 pandemic
22 Sept: Introduction of vaccination reminder letters for older Australians
14 Sept: Recording Indigenous status on the Australian Immunisation Register
14 sept: Feedback sought on the 2020 influenza vaccination program
14 Sept: Catch-up schedule now displayed on AIR Immunisation History Statement
8 Sept: 2020 influenza vaccines – it’s not too late to vaccinate
7 Sept: Changes to NSW Vaccine Centre online ordering process
24 Aug: Order resource: Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do (Aug 2020)
24 Aug: Eleven years of HPV vaccine surveillance affirms safety
19 Aug: Trial changes to vaccine ordering process to address vaccine leakage
18 Aug: The new Immunisation Toolkit for general practice is now available
18 Aug: Updated poster: Recommended sites for childhood immunisation
17 Aug: Know the symptoms of meningococcal
10 Aug: Should people receive a second influenza vaccine in the same season?
4 Aug: Pneumococcal transition: Example cases
6 July: Free Meningococcal B vaccine for Indigenous infants
15 June: Enhancing AIR data quality
9 June: National Immunisation Program changes from 1 July 2020
9 June: Does your practice have excess Fluad Quad®?
9 June: AusVaxSafety study reassures maternal vaccination is safe
2 June: pdf Flu Vaccination contraindictions letter (88 KB)
2 June: Fluad Quad® is back in stock with limited supply
1 June: Is your practice on the “GP practices with stock availability” list?
25 May: Fluad Quad - NSW flu vaccine supply update
18 May: Maintaining immunisation services during COVID-19
18 May: Updated NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standard - April 2020
18 May: FAQs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - Influenza vaccination during COVID-19
11 May: Free flu vaccine for all children under five years (<5 years old)
11 May: EOI for an Authorised Immuniser (Nurse or GP)
7 May: pdf EOI Authorised Immuniser (141 KB) (Application Form PDF)
4 May: New SKAI influenza resources for parents and providers
4 May: Pneumococcal vaccine update
27 April: Updates on Influenza vaccine supply
27 April: Drive-in vaccination clinics – what you need to consider
27 April: Immunisation requirements for children in childcare remain unchanged.
27 April: Vaccination recommendations for pregnant women – new frequently asked questions
27 April: AusVaxSafety Influenza vaccine monitoring
24 April: World Immunisation Week: 24-30 April 2020
20 April: ATAGI has released a statement about the vaccination observation time during COVID-19
20 April: The Australian Immunisation Handbook is now available as an App to download
14 April: Video now available! Webinar: PHN 2020 Immunisation Update 2020
10 April: Optimal timing for the Influenza Vaccine
9 April: FAQ - Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020
9 April: Immunisation services must continue
6 April: NSW Health advice regarding pneumococcal vaccine and coronavirus
6 April: Vaccine deliveries – making sure your practice is open to receive deliveries at the designated times
3 April: Influenza vaccine FAQ by NCIRS
30 March: Advice for vaccination clinic implementation during COVID-19
30 March: FluTracking online health surveillance system used to detect the potential spread of influenza
23 March: Residential Aged Care Facilities – influenza vaccine deliveries brought forward
23 March: Childhood Immunisation Program and COVID-19
23 March: Egg allergy and influenza vaccinations in 2020
7 March: MARCH Immunisation eNews out now!
16 March: Influenza Vaccination Provider toolkit 2020 and ATAGI influenza vaccine advice is now available
16 March: Influenza vaccine pre-orders have commenced
11 March: NSW lowers the age for pharmacist influenza vaccination
11 March: Pharmacist vaccination audits
2 March : Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020
20 February: NEW Immunisation education webpage
20 February: New and improved “Save The Date To Vaccinate” app
11 February: ‘Get the Facts’ – launch of the 2020 Childhood Immunisation Education Campaign
11 February: Widespread power outages – have you checked your vaccine specific fridge?
10 February: NSW Vaccine Centre disruption to vaccine orders
10 February: Measles case confirmed in infant traveller too young to be vaccinated
10 February: Accessing the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR): Update regarding delegations
28 January: Coronavirus update
27 January: EOI – CESPHN is seeking GP and Practice Nurse Representatives for Immunisation working group
21 January: Measles alert: Nine cases of measles in NSW since Christmas
13 January: Measles alert: Seventh person to have acquired the infection in NSW since Christmas
7 January: PBAC recommends listing of meningococcal B vaccine on NIP for at risk groups
A list of the Immunisation Alerts and Notices for 2019 can be found here.