Immunisation

Program Coordinator:  Jo Hillbrick

Email:  j.hillbrick@gpasouthgippsland.com.au  

The GPA South Gippsland Immunisation Program supports General Practitioners and Practice Nurses providing the current Immunisation schedule to children and adults in the General Practice setting.  Most vaccines are funded by the National Immunisation Program, however some are recommended but not funded.

Please ensure that you have completed a form 46E which registers you with the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register and enable your clinic to receive their current lists of children who are due and overdue for immunizations.  You will only need to fill in the 46E form if you have come to a Practice from another country or state, or if you are just commencing in General Practice.

The GPA South Gippsland Immunisation Program is able to assist you with Immunisation queries or refer you to the most appropriate place.

Prior to performing any Immunisation it is suggested that you provide the patient with a pre Immunisation checklist to ensure their informed consent and suitability for vaccination on that day.

Useful links

National Immunisation Program Schedule - Victoria July 2011
Adult Vaccination Fact Sheet, including summary of vaccines for use in Adults - NCIRS Fact sheet:  November 2010

Related Documents

Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition
Immunisation Program Brochure
Pnuemococcal vaccination guidelines for Adults

For further information please contact Jo Hillbrick RN 1, Accredited Vaccinator and Immunisation Coordinator for GPA South Gippsland or the Department of Human Services Immunisation Information line on 1300 882 008.