Updates to clinical software introduced at the start of 2024 included new functionality to support updated Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) mandatory reporting requirements.
From 5 December 2024, Services Australia will be phasing our support for older versions of software. Practices that do not upgrade will receive an error message when trying to connect to the AIR.
To continue to interact with the AIR from 5 December 2024, your practice must be on:
Best Practice: Orchid SP1 Revision 1 or later
Medical Director: Clinical & Pracsoft version 4.3
Contact your clinical software provider for more information and support.
Most recently added is an infographic on how to report vaccinations for infants to the AIR. This provides advice on how to submit encounters for new infants, who may be receiving their first vaccine and not yet have a Medicare card.
AIH updates: Zoster (herpes zoster) chapter
The Australian Immunisation Handbook chapter on zoster (herpes zoster) has been updated to incorporate the recent expansion of eligibility for free shingles vaccination under the NIP and includes a new table that details some (but not all) of the relevant risk conditions and immunosuppressive therapies for which shingles vaccination is recommended, as well as eligibility for free vaccination under the NIP.
ATAGI recommends that all people with immunocompromise aged 18 years and over receive shingles vaccination, with consideration given to the optimal timing of vaccination.
The Australian Government has released a series of resources for parents. These have been listed on our CESPHN community immunisation page to refer parents to in the future.
Easy Read resources – A collection of Easy Read resources for parents and carers about childhood immunisation.
Videos for expectant parents – Expectant parents can watch these videos to learn about the safety of vaccines, how they for work for pregnancies and newborns, immunisation tips and more.
RSV and Mothers-to-Be This session will delve into the significant burden of RSV on infants and explore preventive strategies, including practical guidance on integrating RSV vaccination into routine antenatal care.
NSW RSV prevention program 2025 This NSW Health webinar will outline the disease impact of RSV on infants, vaccine efficacy of the maternal vaccination product Abrysvo, the RSV prevention program in NSW and ACT, and practical tips on vaccination for midwives. The webinar is for all clinicians involved in providing care to pregnant women in the antenatal and postnatal periods and caring for newborn infants and children with medical risk conditions for severe RSV disease.
National Mpox Webinar: Vaccination and Testing There has been an increase of local mpox transmission rates in Australia, namely in NSW and VIC, but also in most jurisdictions. Although vaccination rates are rising, in NSW and VIC, only 15-20% have completed the full required course of two doses of the mpox vaccine (GBQ+ periodic survey). This webinar is for doctors & nurses in all healthcare settings and will discuss vaccination strategies, when to consider mpox as a differential diagnosis, and provide insights on clade 1b.
Recently added REGISTER 3 December 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch and Learn: Mpox management and prevention in CESPHN region This webinar will cover key aspects of mpox management and prevention, including an overview of the virus, clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies. It will also highlight the role of vaccination and how we can all support uptake of vaccination for eligible populations.
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