Cyber security is critical to safe and high-quality healthcare. The healthcare sector is a prime target for cyber-crime due to the value and sensitivity of patient information. Protecting health data helps safeguard patients, maintain business continuity, and meet legal and accreditation requirements. Healthcare organisations must take practical steps to reduce the risk of cyber incidents and minimise their impact should an attack occur.
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Immunisation Weekly Update: FluMist expires soon Providers are reminded to check FluMist expiry dates as some stock will be expiring in two weeks on 5 June 2026, with the remainder expiring on 10 July 2025. The NSW FluMist program will continue to run until the vaccines expire, and providers are encouraged…
Immunisation Weekly Update: FluMist program – Ends June 2026 Flu Checker Tool Yellow fever guidelines updated Measles alert for Sutherland Shire Education FluMist program – Ends June 2026 In NSW, FluMist nasal spray influenza vaccine is free for children aged 2, 3 or 4 years old as part of the NSW Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccination Program. The FluMist nasal spray will only be available until June 2026. Clinicians should strongly encourage FluMist vaccination for all eligible children. Influenza can cause serious…
Immunisation Weekly Update: Eight vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia Introduction of AIR due and overdue rules for influenza Poliovirus found in wastewater in Western Australia Vaccination is the best preparation: childhood and winter resources Education Eight vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia Gavi has reported that a number of large observational…
Immunisation Weekly Update: Re-emergence of diphtheria – ensure your patients are vaccinated World Immunisation Week Co-administration of influenza and pertussis vaccination safe during pregnancy Education Re-emergence of diphtheria – ensure your patients are vaccinated The Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) have issued a statement warning about the re-emergence of respiratory diphtheria, and…
