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As we head into winter, it is important to consider vacinations – both COVID-19 and influenza. ATAGI recommends an additional booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to increase vaccine protection before winter for selected population groups who are at greatest risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and who have received their primary vaccination and first booster dose. These groups are:
Adults aged 65 years and older
Residents of aged care or disability care facilities
People aged 16 years and older with severe immunocompromise (as defined in the ATAGI statement on the use of a 3rd primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine in individuals who are severely immunocompromised)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older.
The additional winter booster dose can be given from 4 months or longer after the person has received their first booster dose, or from 3 months after a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, if infection occurred since the person’s first COVID-19 booster dose.
The additional winter booster dose is now available to coincide with the 2022 influenza vaccination program.
Long COVID – If people have ongoing symptoms after their acute COVID illness in the community, they are encouraged to seek advice from their GP. The RACGP developed a patient resource titled Managing post COVID-19 Symptoms to assist patients selfmanage fatigue and additional symptoms. GPs may refer patients to Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) subsidised allied health services if they use a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements. Patients may be eligible for up to five MBS rebated Chronic 5 Living with COVID Disease Management (CDM) allied health items per calendar year. Further information for GPs on caring for patients with post COVID-19 symptoms here.
On this week’s Coronacast, it is noted that while most of the Australian population is vaccinated against COVID-19, 2022 is by far the worst year of the pandemic. More than 5000 people have died from COVID so far this year, and another 30 or 40 are continuing to die on average each day. Also discussed is Paxlovid, which is now part of the PBS. So what is the drug again? Who should take it? When? And why?
There are some IMPORTANT new changes on how PPE is NOW ACCESSED and an update made on 16 May which is that: Orders can only be placed once per month and must be submitted to the PHN via the online form. Please check here
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has commenced a new COVID home visiting service. The COVID@Home Service provides an in-home assessment service delivered by a registered nurse with the support of a general practitioner. This service is aimed at COVID positive patients whose regular GP is not able to undertake home visits but where such a visit is required for medical and other support reasons while the patient is isolating. CESPHN has developed a referral form template (RTF) that can be imported into Medical Director/Best Practice. This referral form and instructions on how to import and send electronically can be found here. Plus, here is a Managing COVID-19 at home information hub.
A reminder to check HealthPathways regularly for the latest updates on caring for COVID positive patients in the community. These have been updated to include information on the new oral antiviral treatments. Dept Health COVID-19 ready kit – living with COVID
The CESPHN Vax at Home Service is ONLY for those people who are housebound and not able to leave their house to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or booster (their carers will also be able to be vaccinated). The Vax at Home Service will accept referrals for people 16 years and over. For children 12-16 years with special circumstances and may require further support, referrals will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Patients should speak with their GP for a referral to this program if appropriate. Referrals will be accepted from general practitioners and from Local Health Districts. Patient self-referrals will NOT be accepted. All referrals MUST be sent through this Vax at Home Service Online Form – for people who are housebound and reside in the Sydney Local Health District or South Eastern Sydney Local Health District regions. Please indicate if an influenza vaccine is also required. For further information on the program, please email vaxathomeservice@cesphn.com.au.
Welcome to our new website! As you may have noticed, our website looks different. Central and Eastern Sydney PHN have moved to a new site and although much has remained the same, we have introduced some new functions. These include: Updated navigation When you land on our new website, you…
Immunisation weekly update – 8 February 2023 HPV vaccination now single dose on NIP Changes from 6 February 2023 to human papillomavirus vaccination (Gardasil®9) dose schedule under the National Immunisation Program: Routine schedule for people aged 12 to 13 years will change to a single dose (previously a 2 dose…
Sydney World Pride 2023 – General Practice Support CESPHN is a proud supporter of the Sydney WorldPride 2023 that is occurring from 17 February to 5 March 2023. To assist people to get the right care and avoid unnecessary presentations to emergency departments, we are encouraging general practices to review…
COVID-19 weekly update – 08 JANUARY 2023 ATAGI 2023 Booster Advice The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have updated their recommendations on the use of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2023. ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their…
MEDIA RELEASE: Canterbury Head to Health service opens doors to offer free, immediate mental health support. Canterbury Head to Health opened its doors in late January, offering free and immediate support for anyone in Canterbury and the surrounding regions experiencing distress or mental health concerns.Trained professionals are providing short to…
CESPHN Vax at Home service The CESPHN Vax at Home Service is for those people who are housebound and not able to leave their house to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or booster. The service will accept referrals for people 16 years and over. Referrals will be accepted from GPs and…
IAR-DST Training resumes today The implementation of the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) training is gaining momentum both within CESPHN and nationally. National GP training numbers are closing in on 300 and over 50 of these have been trained by CESPHN. This year we are excited to…