News

TGA report on Pneumovax 23 following batch recall March 2011

2012-01-03T22:57:54+00:00

]]>TGA report on Pneumovax 23 following batch recall March 2011.

New RACGP online learning for GP and Practice Nurses

2011-12-22T21:56:31+00:00

]]>Dealing with complex immunisation consultations.

Changes to the National Immunisation schedule and payments from July 2012

2011-11-29T02:58:16+00:00

]]>As of 1 July 2012 there a a number of changes that will directly impact on families with small children. The incentive payments will be $2100 per child. To aviod any distress to either parents and your practice, please ensure all immunisation records are up to date.

The only way to do this is to clean your immunisation records using a GPII20A report. If your practice is not recieving this please contact CSGPN to find out how Fact sheet for Immunisation changes as of 1 July 2012.

Prevenar 13 catch up from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012

2011-08-29T03:14:12+00:00

]]>The Prevenar 13 catch up will commence on 1 October 2011 for children ages between 12 months to 35 months. We have a catch up reminder recall postcard to help you recall children for this vaccine.

For more information, a practice visit or to request recall postcards please contact CSGPN on 9799 0933.

Influenza update for Maternity services Winter 2011

2011-07-22T06:47:53+00:00

]]>Situation update
There is increasing influenza activity in parts of NSW and elsewhere in Australia, and there have been reports of admissions of pregnant women to intensive care in NSW. Because of the possibility of another severe influenza season in 2011, it is important to increase uptake of the seasonal influenza vaccine now, particularly among high risk groups like pregnant women. Below is the release from NSW Health:

Prevenar13 has now replace Prevenar

2011-07-04T01:47:24+00:00

]]>

Rotovirus and Intussusception - Communication material

2011-06-14T02:08:51+00:00

]]>Latest fact sheets for immunisation providers and consumer information regarding Rotovirus and intussusception, visit the Department of Health and Ageing page here for Rotovirus.

Pneumovax 23 - Recommendation about revaccination

2011-04-27T06:32:55+00:00

]]>The TGA is advising health professionals not to administer a second or subsequent dose of Pneumovax 23 vaccine pending the outcome of a review of an apparent increased rate of injection site reactions following administration of the second dose.

Health practitioners are advised not to administer Pneumovax 23 vaccine to patients who have previously received a dose of Pneumovax 23 until a review of this matter by the TGA and ATAGI is completed.

Consumers are advised not to seek revaccination with Pneumovax 23 if they have previously received this vaccine until further advice is provided by the TGA and ATAGI.

Consumers who believe they may have suffered an adverse reaction to Pneumovax 23 are advised to see their medical practitioner for review.

Further information from TGA.

Risk of intussusception in infants following rotavirus vaccination

2011-02-27T23:41:51+00:00

]]>The Chief Medical Officer has advised that there is new evidence suggesting a small increased risk of intussusception in infants following rotavirus vaccination. On the basis of the overall risk benefit balance, it is recommend that young infants continue to be offered vaccination against rotavirus and that their parents and carers are made aware of the rare risk of intussusception and how to be alert for the signs and symptoms of the condition.

Communication resources have been developed by NSW Health and a distribution strategy is being implemented to advise parents and providers:

NSW Health will be faxing the Chief Medical Officer’s letter and provider fact-sheet directly to all providers, General Practice NSW and Public Health Units. All documents (including a Parent Fact-sheet) will be available via the NSW Health website
The Australian Government will be mailing hard copies of the documents directly to providers over the next few weeks
The TGA website will have updated information and revised Product Information (PI) for the two rotavirus vaccines (Rotarix® and RotaTeq®)

Release documents

Chief Medical Officer letter
Summary factsheet for providers
Information for Immunisation Providers February 2011
Information for Parents February 2011
MORE...

think pregnancy? think immunisation

2010-11-03T04:18:39+00:00

]]>This is a new consumer brochure for your practice to encouage the uptake of vaccination before pregnancy. To order please call Lisa.