Immunisation Education Videos

Annual Immunisation Update 2023

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of the National and NSW schedules and changes for 2023
Demonstrate knowledge of the key features of current vaccine preventable diseases
Improve vaccination coverage in child, adolescent and adult vaccination
Demonstrate knowledge of other immunisation changes for 2023

Speakers:

Suraj  ASWANI, 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 and has an extensive experience as an RN in General Practice and Public/Population Health

Influenza Update 2023

Monday 1 May 2023

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.

Speakers:

• Dr Indira Datta – MBBS DipCH MPH FRACGP | PHU Registrar
• Suraj Aswani RN – Acting CNC Immunisation Coordinator PHU

Annual Influenza and influenza Immunisation Training for GPs and Nurses

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Viewers 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

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

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.

Resources:

Presentation: Flu Update 2023

Resource – Lancet 2009 prophylactic paracetamol

Immunisation Update: Including new schedule and changes

Wednesday 31 August 2022

This webinar provides local General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists and Nurse Immunisers increased knowledge and skills in the recent changes to the NSW Immunisation Schedule and catch up schedules.

Learning Outcomes:

• Assess current vaccine preventable diseases of concern and epidemiology
• Identify current NSW and National Immunisation Program schedules and changes
• Implement catch-up requirements for children, adolescents and adults

Speakers:

SALLY EDWARDS | CNC Immunisation Coordinator PHU

Sally has worked as the immunisation Clinical Nurse Consultant at Northern Sydney Public Health Unit for the past 9 years. In this role Sally provides immunisation education for clinicians and the general public, oversees the high school vaccination program for the Northern Sydney LHD and manages a team of nurses and support personnel

Resources:

Immunisation Update Presentation 2022

COVID-19 and 2022 influenza vaccination program update

Tuesday 5 April 2022

Update and Q&A session for COVID and influenza vaccinations with a refresher on cold chain management.

Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the COVID vaccination requirements for eligible populations
• Implement 2022 influenza vaccination program
• Describe the requirements of vaccine cold chain management and implement processes

Speakers:

SALLY EDWARDS | CNC Immunisation Coordinator PHU

Immunisation Update: Including New Schedule and Changes (08/2021)

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Learning Outcomes:

• Access current vaccine preventable diseases of concern and epidemiology
• Identify current NSW and National Immunisation Program schedules and changes
• Implement catch-up requirements for children, adolescents and adults
• Identify priority populations for vaccination and access useful resource

Speakers:

Sally Edwards: CNC Immunisation Coordinator, NSLHD Public Health Unit.

Immunisation Update: Including New Schedule and Changes (07/2020)

Thursday 30 July 2020

Speakers:

Sally Edwards, CNC Immunisation Coordinator, NSLHD.

Resources:

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