Vaccine and immunisation resources for Australian healthcare professionals
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Pertussis
COVID-19 / resource
Managing your risks while vaccinating during COVID-19
For Influenza and Pertussis
Pertussis / news
Pertussis vaccine now available to all pregnant women
All pregnant women should receive a pertussis-containing vaccine under the national program.
Pertussis / module
Pertussis: Prevention through vaccination
Learning outcomes
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
Outline the bacteriology and epidemiology of pertussis
Describe the disease progression of pertussis and identify the symptoms associated with different stages of the disease
Detail the steps involved in diagnosing pertussis
Implement opportunistic investigation and testing for pertussis
Explain the impact of pertussis on individuals and the community
Influenza
Influenza / news
Let Sanofi Pasteur light the way into 2021
Every year, more and more Australians are choosing to be vaccinated against influenza. Since 2017, Australia has seen a 30% year-on-year increase in seasonal influenza vaccination uptake.
Influenza / news
Healthcare workers are at higher risk
Healthcare workers are more exposed to influenza because they often see patients with influenza illnesses.
Influenza / video
Managing Influenza vaccine hesitancy in healthy adults
Dr Ng uses personal experience with influenza to help her convey the seriousness of the disease to otherwise healthy patients.
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Travel
Travel / news
Time to think outside the box for Japanese Encephalitis
A new study has demonstrated that Japanese Encephalitis (JE) may not be as rural as we think.
Travel / news
National guidelines for yellow fever vaccination centres and providers
The new yellow fever training requirement has been introduced to improve patient safety and clinical decision making.
Travel / news
Vigilance for the vigilant polio virus
Healthcare professionals are urged to remain vigilant in ensuring Australians are up to date with their vaccinations against polio.
