Wednesday, March 10, 2010

What's New?

Varilrix in Short Suppy

To ensure the continued supply of Varilrix for the Immunisation Program, GlaxoSmithKline will receive a number of batches of vaccine in international packaging. Please refer to the document below for a description of the changes in the packaging.

Varilrix Packaging Information


Extension of the Pertussis Program until 30th June 2010

The time limited supply of Boostrix vaccine has been extended in response to the current outbreak of pertussis infection. Until the 30th June 2010, parents of babies born since 15th June 2009 are encouraged to have a free Boostrix as soon as possible after the birth.

Department of Health Information Sheet and Order Form

Medical Software Templates

Conscientious Objection Form
Contraindication Form

PEN Tool

PEN Tool guide
PEN Tool Gardasil
PEN Tool guide pneumococcal

Vaccination Programs

Gardasil
Hiberix
Rotavirus

Resources

General Practice Immunisation Incentives Practice Report (GPII 20A) Request

Section 46E Agreement

Immunisation exemption Medical Contraindication form

Conscientious Objection form

Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition

Strive for 5

Myths and Realities

National Immunisation Program Schedule

Saefvic-1300 882 924

Saefvic- Reporting form

Link to Immunisation Newsletter

Travel Clinic (Immunisations)

Smart Traveller (Immunisations)

SA Immunisation Calculator

Quick catch up guide Victoria Jan 2009

Vaccine Order Form

Vaccine Resource Order Form

Yellow fever vaccination centres

Free vaccines supplied by DHS

Criteria for use of government vaccine

Guidelines for immunisation of healthcare workers

Notification of Infectious Disease
What to notify?
How to notify

Contact numbers

Victorian Department of Health
1300 882 008 (phone)
1300 768 088 (fax)

General Practice Immunisation Incentives
1800 246 101

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
1800 653 809

To reorder ACIR stationery
1800 815 664

Royal Children's Hospital Immunisation Clinic
9345 6599

SAEFVIC -Adverse Events Reporting
1300 882 924

Communicable Disease Control(24hr)
1300 651 160

Immunisation Nurse Special Interest Group (INSIG)contact details
President: Kerryn Lajoie
0433 763 388 (send a text or leave a message)
Email - INSIG@live.com
www.anfvic.asn.au

Nurse Immuniser Program
Telephone: +61 3 9479 5950
Email: nurrec@latrobe.edu.au
www.latrobe.edu.au