Getting the Timing Right with Vaccinations
Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses. Behaviours such as increased handwashing and social distancing helped stop the spread of flu viruses in the community last year. Relaxing social distancing restrictions this year may allow flu viruses to recirculate, even if they were hardly seen in 2020. Under the National Immunisation Program, free flu vaccines are provided […]
2021 Seasonal NIP Influenza Vaccine Orders Open: What Does this Mean for Your Practice?
The online NSW State Vaccine Ordering Centre opened for flu vaccines orders on Monday 8 March. Practices should have received an email containing instructions for the commencement of Influenza vaccine ordering. Although social distancing and personal hygiene improvements due to COVID-19 have seen a decrease in flu presentations throughout NSW and Australia, it is important that people […]
Practices are Invited to Participate in a Free Trial: AuTOMATIC Study
To improve immunisation rates in Western Sydney, GPs are invited to be a part of the AuTOMATIC Study to determine whether personalised SMS reminders are effective for improving the uptake and timeliness of routine vaccination among children. This is a trial, and the cost of the SMS is free for participating practices. The latest data on […]
AuTOMATIC Study Aims to Improve Immunisation Rates in Western Sydney
To improve immunisation rates in Western Sydney, GPs are invited to be a part of the AuTOMATIC Study to determine whether personalised SMS reminders are effective for improving the uptake and timeliness of routine vaccination among children. The study is led by researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute, SmartVax in Perth, Western Australia and supported […]
Immunisation Bike Competition – There’s Still Time to Register
Western Sydney has continually had a very low rate of immunisation in children under five years old[1] and we need to continue to educate parents and carers about the importance of maintaining up-to-date, routine vaccinations whilst providing reassurance that health care services are safe, even during COVID-19. Our annual Immunisation Bike Competition is underway and […]
Immunise for a Healthier Future and Register Your Practice
Our annual Immunisation Bike Competition launches on Thursday 1 October this year, and offers a fantastic opportunity for general practices to be a part of this nationally acclaimed initiative. Practices are asked to encourage parents to bring in their children on time for vaccinations, even during COVID-19. Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way […]
Advice for Vaccine Providers in Western Sydney: National Immunisation Program Schedule Change
On Wednesday 1 July 2020, significant changes were made to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule. These changes impact all vaccination providers, and the following information will assist you with implementing the new schedule. The changes are being implemented following recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and other clinical experts to improve […]
World Immunisation Week
World Immunisation Week ran from 24 until 30 April and promotes awareness of vaccines in protecting people of all ages against disease. This year’s theme #VaccinesWork for All, demonstrates the value of vaccines for children and communities, and how routine immunisation, builds a strong foundation for resilient health systems. It also champions those who develop, […]
Influenza vaccine supply update and drive-in clinic guidelines
NSW Health have released an update on influenza vaccine supply and drive-in clinic guidelines. It’s important that your practice is aware of this update, so we ask that you read and distribute this accordingly. Influenza vaccine supply update NSW Health have advised that all influenza vaccine orders for persons aged 5 years to 64 years […]
Immunisation Bike Competition Prize Giving Ceremony
Some of the winners at the annual prize giving ceremony In the bid to boost the region’s childhood immunisation rates, we launched the Immunisation Bike Competition on October 2019 which ran until 31 January. The highly successful campaign, now in its eighth year, was a great opportunity to ensure that Western Sydney stays close to […]