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WEBINAR: Annual Influenza and influenza Immunisation Training for GPs and Nurses

Tue 28th March 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites local GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals and Residential Aged Care Facility staff  to our annual Influenza and influenza Immunisation Training for SNHN GPs and Nurses.

Participants will be presented with an outline of influenza strain coverage and vaccines used for the 2023 program, brief review of the epidemiology of influenza infection, rationale for promoting vaccination amongst high-risk groups, and an outline of vulnerable cohorts for whom antiviral use may be appropriate in the community.

In keeping with the Medical Board’s new CPD requirements for 2023, flu season provides an opportunity for GPs to document CPD under “Reviewing Performance” and “Measuring Outcomes” categories through internal practice audit of influenza vaccination rates.

Suitable for Authorised Nurse Immuniser education

DATE:
Tue 28th March 2023


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is considered an Education Activity with the RACGP - Activity Number: 433900

SPEAKERS:

Dr Indira Datta – MBBS DipCH MPH FRACGP | PHU Registrar
Currently practising GP, and trainee in Public Health Medicine.

SURAJ ASWANI – Acting CNC Immunisation Coordinator PHU
Suraj has worked at the Northern Sydney Public Health Unit for the past 4 years as the Immunisation Clinical Nurse Specialist. Prior to working at the Public Health Unit Suraj spent several years working as an RN in general practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Local General Practitioners, Primary Care Nurses, Practice Staff, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals & Residential Aged Care Facility staff practicing in the Northern Sydney Region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Identify influenza strain coverage and vaccines used for the 2023 program
  • Summarise the epidemiology of influenza infection
  • Classify “high-risk” patient groups and outline the rationale for promoting flu vaccination, including children aged 6mths to <5years
  • Implement evidence-based guidelines for influenza antiviral use in vulnerable cohorts in the community


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



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