SESLHD Public Health Unit have extended their community clinics into 2026 and will be conducting free childhood and Aboriginal adult vaccination clinics throughout the year.
The clinics are aimed at supporting those who may find it difficult to access a local GP or are Medicare ineligible. For locations and dates please see the 2026 SESLHD community immunisation clinics calendar.
Bookings can be made for the childhood clinics on 1300 244 288.
Walk ins are welcome for the Aboriginal adult clinics, or bookings can be made by calling 9382 8333.
It is important to ensure that pneumococcal conjugated vaccines are prepared correctly prior to administration.
The products are a suspension containing an adjuvant which can settle out of suspension during storage, meaning that a white deposit and clear supernatant may be observed. The pre-filled syringe must be shaken vigorously prior to use.
Please see below for the manufacturer’s advice on the preparation and administration of pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, including Prevenar-20 and Prevenar-13:
Step 1. Vaccine re-suspension: Hold the pre-filled syringe horizontally between the thumb and the forefinger and shake vigorously until the contents of the syringe are a homogeneous white suspension. Do not use the vaccine if it cannot be re-suspended.
Step 2. Visual inspection: Visually inspect the vaccine for large particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use if large particulate matter or discolouration is found. If the vaccine is not a homogenous white suspension, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) are seeking vaccination providers to complete a survey identifying enablers and barriers to vaccination within Independent Living Unit (ILU) villages affiliated with Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). The survey will take up to 15 minutes, and any vaccination provider working in the SESLHD area, including General Practitioners, Authorised Nurse Immunisers, Nurse Practitioners, and Pharmacists, can take part.
For further information, please read the Participant Information Sheet, or contact Courtney McGregor at 02 9382 8333 or courtney.mcgregor1@health.nsw.gov.au
This COVID-19 vaccine cold chain breach reporting form has been updated to include the new Pfizer LP.8.1 vaccine. This form is used by vaccine providers report a potential cold chain breach under the COVID-19 vaccination program.
If your practice hasn’t yet installed Bp Premier Spectra SP1 Revision 3 and the November 2025 Data Update, it’s important to do so as soon as possible.
These updates ensure your practice can continue interacting with the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) including the mandatory AIR reporting changes which were in effect from 24 October 2025.
Practices that have not installed this update and may experience errors when submitting AIR data, and AIR submissions will be rejected for not including a mandatory antenatal status.
NCIRS has updated its influenza FAQs resource to include information about the intranasal influenza (flu) vaccine FluMist. The intranasal flu vaccine has been approved for use and will be free for eligible children in New South Wales in the 2026 season.
Explore the influenza FAQs here
| TEAMS LINK HERE 3 December 2025 09:00 – 13:00 AEDT Meeting ID: 445 528 688 760 6 Passcode: Gd6Sk9vb Immunisation providers are invited to an immunisation update hosted by SESLHD and SLHD Public Health Units on Wednesday 3 December, 9am – 1pm. View the agenda here Meeting ID: 445 528 688 760 6 Passcode: Gd6Sk9vb | Immunisation providers are invited to an immunisation update hosted by SESLHD and SLHD Public Health Units on Wednesday 3 December, 9am – 1pm. View the agenda here |
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