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 […]

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 […]