Influenza Noticeboard

About This Program and How We Can Help

gpns assists general practice to prepare for a pandemic by education, resources and providing the latest information via our website and in WITS.

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Influenza Seasonal Information

The following links will assist practices to access the latest swine flu and seasonal flu information. General Practitioners can call the Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB) 24hours/7days on 8226 7177.

The Commonwealth Health Hotline for H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human swine influenza) is 180 2007.

Influenza clinics - A checklist to support your practice.  

Influenza the disease - Information for immunisation providers
Influenza Vaccines in Australia - Information for Immunisation providers
Recommended Doses of Influenza Vaccine pg 189; The Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition 2008.
 

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Pandemic (H1N1) Influenza 2009 Clinic Resources

SA Annual Seasonal Funded Influenza Program as at March 2010
Clinical Protocol for H1NI Influenza Vaccine
ATAGI guidance on use of latex-containing 1 mL syringes from pandemic vaccination packs
H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Recall Letter Template
Clinical Audit Tool (CAT) information sheet: Identification of priority groups for the H1N1 vaccine
Checklist for general practice: H1N1 vaccine immunisation program
Guide to Multi Dose Vial (MDV) Use for H1N1 immunisations

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Latest Information

Australian Government Health Emergency H1N1 Influenza 2009
SA Health Flu Website for local information, resources and health alerts.
Influenza Management Guidelines for General Practice as of 19 August 2009
Summary Sheet for General Practitioners - Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing - 18 June 2009
RACGP - This website provides general practice with regular updates on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. 
World Health Organisation - is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters.
Australian Homeland Security Research Centre provides a link between health departments and essential services and critical infrastructure and businesses.

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Plans and Guidelines

Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2008
Interim Infection Control Guidelines for Pandemic Influenza in Healthcare and Community Settings
Interim National Clinical Care Guidelines for Pandemic Influenza - provides principles applicable to the care of patients with suspected or confirmed pandemic influenza and their contacts. 
National Pandemic Health Communications Strategy Overview

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