Immunisation Programs

Follow the links below to find information about general immunisation issues such as the National Menningococcal C program.

For information on early childhood immunisation programs go to the HealthInsite topic page on Immunisation for Babies [HealthInsite Topic Page] .

Reviewed July 2011

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Title:   Immunise Australia Program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Immunise Australia Program aims to increase national immunisation rates by funding free vaccination programs, administering the Australian Childhood Immunisation register and communicating information about immunisation to the general public and health professionals.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Medicare Australia
Publisher:   Medicare Australia
Description:   Medicare home page, delivering health and payment programs to Australians
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Immunisation - keeping safe from diseases
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Immunisation - vaccination - injection? Do these words all mean the same thing? Not quite.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   2009 Adult vaccination survey: summary results
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The 2009 Adult Vaccination Survey was a survey of 10,231 Australians aged 18 years or older, conducted during November–December 2009.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Oral vaccines for preventing cholera
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Researchers in The Cochrane Collaboration conducted a review of the effect of oral vaccines for preventing cholera. After searching for relevant studies, they identified 48 relevant articles. Their findings are summarized below. What is cholera and ho...
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Antivirals & vaccines
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Medicines known as antivirals may have some effectiveness in preventing the development of infection in people exposed to the influenza virus. When used as a treatment, antivirals can reduce the duration of symptoms and illness.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Response to the West Australian (Stokes) Review into the handling of AEFIs following 2010 seasonal flu vaccination
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   It is hoped that this response to the Stokes Review will enable a greater public understanding of the nature of the controls that are in place and that do work effectively to protect public health in Australia.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Overview of vaccine regulation and safety monitoring and investigation into adverse events following 2010 seasonal influenza vaccination in young children
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Since Edward Jenner's creation of the world's first vaccine against smallpox over 200 years ago, human beings have been benefiting from vaccination.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Suspected adverse reactions to Panvax® reported to the TGA
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The national immunisation program with Panvax began on 30 September 2009. The TGA has been closely monitoring any side effects from the use of the vaccine.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   School Based Vaccination Program: diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccination - year 10 students
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Provides information about diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccination offered to Year 10 students through the School Based Vaccination Program.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   School Based Vaccination Program
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   General information about the School Based Vaccination Program including how the program operates, the vaccines and eligibility.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   The Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition 2008
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The purpose of this Handbook is to give Australian immunisation providers clear guidance about vaccination practice, as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   2010 Pandemic Vaccination Survey: summary results
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   This report presents results from the 2010 Pandemic Vaccination Survey conducted in January and February 2010 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report provides estimates of swine flu vaccination uptake by Australians, along with the motivation for, and barriers to, vaccination.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Understanding childhood immunisation booklet
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Booklet with questions and answers about immunisation for children, including vaccine preventable diseases, vaccines, vaccine side effects and eligibility for national vaccine programs.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   H1N1 immunisation: too much too soon?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   As H1N1 (swine flu) spread rapidly throughout the world it caused not only a 'pandemic' but also widespread fear leading to a mass vaccination campaign. Studies are needed to answer basic questions on the true safety and efficacy of influenza vaccines.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza: frequently asked questions and answers about the vaccination program
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the human swine flu (H1N1) vaccination program.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Immunising your child - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vaccinations give your child immunity to diseases and protect them from their adverse effects.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Human papillomavirus HPV and immunisation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   A vaccine has been developed to help prevent the most common types of cervical cancer. The vaccine is available free to girls in Year 8 through the School Based Vaccination Program.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 human swine influenza: frequently asked questions and answers about vaccine safety
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet provides questions and answers about the Pandemic(H1N1) human swine influenza vaccine.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program register
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Information about the National Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV) Program Register.
Date:   Sep 2009

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