Immunisation

General  Practice Immunisation Incentive

The Capricornia Division of General Practice Immunisation Program provides assistance to all General Practices within the region with the aim of increasing  immunisation coverage rates and improving the quality of vaccination services.  To achieve this, the Division works with a variety of local organisations regarding the safety and quality of immunisation service delivery.

Our focus is on promoting the aims of the National Immunisation Program and the General Practice Immunisation Incentives Scheme, vaccine management (cold chain), data quality and management as well as improving immunisation rates amongst ATSI and ‘hard to reach’ groups.

Resources

• National Immunisation Program Schedule
• The Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition

Providing practitioners with clear guidance on vaccination, including vaccination procedures, the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule, catch-up vaccination, vaccination for special risk groups and reporting requirements for adverse events and the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register.  Also provides an accessible summary of vaccine preventable diseases in Australia.

• National Vaccine Storage Guidelines – Strive for 5

This document outlines the basic principles for safe vaccine management.  The technology for vaccine storage is changing rapidly.  If you are purchasing equipment, it is recommended that you thoroughly investigate the item.  The material in this document may help you with your investigations.

• Multiple Injection Sites for Vaccination poster
• Multiple Injection Sites for Vaccination post (ATSI)

Useful Links

• Australian Government website
• Vaccine Management – Kiss Guide

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

Phone: 1800 653 809 (free call)
Fax: 08 9254 4810

Mail:
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
GPO Box M933
Perth WA 6843

Email: acir@medicareaustralia.gov.au

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register internet help desk
Phone: 1300 650 039 (local call rate)
Email: acir@medicareaustralia.gov.au

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register stationery
Phone: 1800 067 307 (free call)
Fax: 02 6230 0477

Vaccination Information and Vaccination Administration System – VIVAS
Phone:  07 32341500
Fax:  07 3234 6867

Central Public Health Unit
Diane Krenske (Public Health Nurse – CN)
Phone:  49206986
Fax:  49206865

For more information on these activities please contact the Healthcare Integration Coordinator.