This post is not the latest immunisation update and therefore may contain information or advice that is out of date. Please see our most recent update here.
Reports have been received that 2020 Fluad Quad vaccines have been distributed with 2021 Fluad Quad vaccines.
Urgent action is required:
Check the expiry date of all 2021 Fluad Quad vaccines (including each vaccine inside each box) that have been received since the commencement of the 2021 influenza vaccination program.
Report any vaccine issues to the state vaccine centre on 1300 656 132.
From 1 June to 30 September 2021, all visitors and staff entering a residential aged care facility should be required to provide evidence that they received a dose of the 2021 influenza vaccination.
Exceptional and special circumstances for visiting an RACF
Priority should be given to COVID-19 vaccination. Staff and visitors are permitted to enter a facility if their influenza vaccine is delayed due to receiving COVID vaccinations (has had a COVID-19 vaccine in the last 2 weeks or is booked in to have a COVID-19). See How to get an an immunisation history statement for documentation showing COVID vaccination dates.
Where the person has a medical certificateindicating a contraindication to influenza vaccination or there are other special circumstances, visits may be permitted provided additional precautions are applied.
People who are 50 years of age or over can make an appointment for the AstraZeneca vaccine from Wednesday 12 May 2021 via the Vaccine Eligibility Checker.
With the latest update to the recommendations for the Astra Zeneca vaccine, our COVID-19 CAT Vaccine Reports will need to be filtered to exclude anyone younger than 50 years, regardless of their underlying medical conditions. For any questions or further information, contact Pen CS Support.
COVID-19 vaccine updates for GPs
Join the latest COVID-19 vaccine live stream update for GPs.
The panel will provide latest key updates and answer participants’ questions live about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
A collection of resources to assist residential aged care managers and infection prevention and control leads to engage with their workforce and support discussion about COVID-19 vaccination, and fact sheets about COVID-19 vaccines for the residential aged care workforce.
Clinical guidance and other resources for COVID-19 vaccines provided by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), and resources for patients receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
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