Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week’s update read about:
NCIRS’ respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) FAQs have been updated this week to reflect the growing availability of the long-acting monoclonal antibody Beyfortus (nirsevimab) for eligible infants and young children under state- and territory-funded programs across Australia.
CESPHN is inviting registered nurses working in general practice or residential aged care homes, who do not hold a qualification as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser (ANI), to apply for the scholarship by completing the application form. For further information about the course and eligibility criteria, please see Immunisation | Nurses webpage.
| REGISTER 30 September 2024 7:30pm – 8:30pm AEST | Webinar: Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP in your practice This RACGP webinar focuses on the current epidemiology of mpox, transmission risks, managing clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and testing, along with the latest vaccination recommendations. |
| REGISTER 10 October 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST | Webinar: Falling childhood vaccination rates: current context and future strategies This NCIRS webinar will explore decreases in childhood vaccination rates in Australia – and what can be done to reverse them. |
| REGISTER 17 October 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST | Webinar: Pre-travel health & travel vaccination recommendations CESPHN presents this lunch and learn webinar covering how to deliver a pre-travel health consultation including vaccination recommendations and pre-travel health advice for travellers based on travel itinerary. Target audience: GPs, nurses, practice staff, practice managers, pharmacists and AHPs. |
| REGISTER 19 October 2024 9:00am – 4:00pm AEST ParkRoyal Darling Harbour | Hybrid event: Immunisation For Health And Life Immunisation Coalition presents this hybrid event specifically designed for General Practitioners and Nurses who immunise/vaccinate against infectious diseases. Topics include addressing vaccine hesitancy/fatigue, diagnosis and management of long COVID-19, vaccination errors, influenza and RSV, Q-fever, tools to recall under vaccinated patients, equity of vaccines, and a debate on whether monoclonal antibodies should be added to the NIP. Onsite attendance is limited to 100 seats, while online participation is unlimited. |
| REGISTER 26 October 2024 9:00am – 4:30pm AEST Pullman Hotel, Mascot | Practice Nurse Forum Day CESPHN is inviting practice nurses to join us for an exciting and comprehensive day of face-to-face presentations, practical workshops, networking opportunities, and the launch of our Practice Nurse Workforce Strategy. Establish connections with other nurses and healthcare professionals whilst elevating your nursing practice with workshops on Diabetes management, Wound care and Immunisation catch-up schedules. |
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Immunisation Weekly Update: Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week’s update read about: Updated: RSV FAQs Scholarships available: ANI course Education Updated: RSV FAQs NCIRS’ respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) FAQs have been updated this week to reflect the growing availability of the long-acting monoclonal antibody Beyfortus (nirsevimab) for…
Immunisation Weekly Update: Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week’s update read about: Pertussis (whooping cough) is at highest rate in 15 years Expansion of Shingrix eligibility Scholarships available: ANI course New ‘Recommended sites for childhood vaccinations’ poster Pneumococcal updates Education available. Pertussis (whooping cough) is at highest…
Immunisation Weekly Update: Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week’s update read about: Whooping cough infections on the rise Mpox important updates Yellow Fever course update Provider update on COVID-19 vaccines Vax at home program ceasing 30 September 2024 Video resources for childhood immunisation Education Whooping cough infections…
Immunisation Weekly Update: Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week’s update read about: Mpox important updates Childhood immunisation coverage data by PHN and SA3 New ‘Recommended sites for childhood vaccinations’ poster New ‘Super Kids’ childhood vaccination campaign Updated COVID-19 resources Mpox important updates Mpox transmission is increasing in…
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