Immunisation

The Division provides practice support and regular education to ensure practice staff and GPs are well informed when it comes to immunisation issues including:

  • Immunisation Schedules
  • Vaccine Handling and Cold Chain Management
  • Data Cleaning and Management
  • Recall/Reminder Systems
  • HIC/ACIR/VIVAS Reporting Issues
  • General Practice Immunisation Incentive (GPII) Scheme

Practice Support Officer Service

Division staff are available to visit your practice and assist you with any concerns you may have about immunisation. Please contact Joanne Shearer at the Division on 07 4921 7777 to arrange a visit or for more information.

Temperature Loggers

The Division also offers a Temperature Logger Loan Service to practices. Temperature Loggers are able to assist practices to monitor the effectiveness of their vaccine fridge and accuracy of their vaccine thermometers.

Resources

  • National Vaccine Storage Guidelines - Strive for 5 - This document outlines the basic principles for safe vaccine management. The technology for vaccine storage is changing rapidly. If you are purchasing equipment, it is recommended that you thoroughly investigate the item. The material in this document may help you with your investigations. (November 2005)
  • Current Immunisation Schedule
  • The Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition - Providing practitioners with clear guidance on vaccination, including vaccination procedures, the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule, catch-up vaccination, vaccination for special risk groups and reporting requirements for adverse events and the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register. Also provides an accessible summary of vaccine preventable diseases in Australia. (Published 2008)
  • Recall Birthday Cards Order Form

Useful Links

 

Immunisation Related Contacts


ACIR

Phone: 1800 653 809 (free call)

Email: acir@hic.gov.au

Web: http://www1.hic.gov.au/general/acircirgacir

Postal: ACIR, Health Insurance Commission, GPO Box M933, Perth, WA 6843

VIVAS

Phone: 07 3234 1500

Fax: 07 3234 1452

Central Public Health Unit

Diane Krenske (Immunisation Co-ordinator)

Postal: 82-85 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700

Ph: 07 4920 6900

Fax: 07 4920 6867