All immunisation providers must hold a current certificate in first aid and CPR and should be confident in managing and treating adverse events following immunisation AEFI, especially given that COVID-19 vaccines are new.
How to minimise the risk of an AEFI
Immunisation providers can minimise the risk of serious AEFIs by performing the pre-vaccination screening checklist for all patients prior to vaccination. The checklist identifies any person with a condition which increases the risk of an adverse event or is a contraindication to vaccination, and is available in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
New AIR guidelines now available
Two new resources are now available to support providers using the AIR. The resources focus on using the 10A Due and overdue report to assist practices follow up individuals due or overdue for vaccinations and a data quality guide.
Authentication file access to AIR will be de-commissioned
Access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) site is changing. Authentication file access will be de-commissioned soon and all vaccination providers need to use Provider Digital Access (PRODA).
PRODA is an online verification and authentication system developed by Services Australia. It verifies an individual’s identity and verifies an organisation against information on the Australian Business Register (ABR). PRODA enables secure access to a range of government online services.
If you haven’t already, we recommend you commence PRODA registrationas soon as possible to ensure your continued access to the AIR.
More information about PRODA and how to register is available on the Services Australia website.
The Benchmarque Group Immunisation Endorsement Program is HESA (Health Education Services Australia) accredited online program for Registered Nurses and Midwives who want the ability to immunise independent of a medical officer.
Registered nurses and Midwives who successfully complete this program should refer to the Department of Health in the jurisdiction they practice in, or wish to practice in, for information and conditions leading to authorisation.
The report shows how people receiving vaccines, or their parents and carers, responded to the SMS about their health a few days after their vaccination at each schedule point in the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in Australia in 2019.
Bexsero® is funded under the National Immunisation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months of age, with a catch-up available for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 2 years of age until 30 June 2023.
It is also for people of any age with medical conditions that increase their risk of invasive meningococcal disease.
SKAI — Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation
SKAI — Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation — is a suite of vaccination communication support tools. SKAI is designed to facilitate conversations about childhood immunisation between families and healthcare professionals. The package includes a website and eLearning module for healthcare professionals, and a website for parents.
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