Pandemic Influenza

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From 24 January 2010 there are significant changes to the NSW child protection system which impact on your role as a mandatory reporter. CLICK HERE to learn more.

CLICK HERE for the GP information sheet (How the changes affect General Practitioners)

To increase general practice Pandemic Influenza preparedness

About the program ( Factsheet)

The Pandemic Influenza initiative aims to work with General Practices, key partners and other stakeholders in the community to ensure an appropriate level of Pandemic Influenza preparedness. To program also aims to make appropriate representation to government and other organisations regarding the role of rural General Practitioners and General Practice.

Interested General Practitioners and Practice Nurses are invited to participate in Pandemic Influenza Steering Committee meetings. Other representatives on the committee include Greater Southern Area Health Service and Divsion staff.

Resources and Links

NSW Health - Human Swine Influenza (for the latest information) - includes vaccine ordering
Australian Gov't - Department of Health and Ageing (for the latest information) - includes multidose vial guidelines
RACGP Pandemic Flu Resources
World Health Organisation

H1N1 Panvax Junior GP AMS vax order form - December 2009
ATAGI Statement - use of multidose vials in vaccination programs
Entering Panvax® into Medical Director and Best Practice 12 Oct 2009
Health Emergency Downloads - Useful posters from the Dept of Health and Aging Website Oct 2009
Waiting Room Poster (Stop Sign)
Waiting Room Poster (Swine Flu Alert)
Waiting Room Poster (Preventing Spread of Flu)
Practice Preparedness Checklist

Contact

For further information please contact Jenny Permezel, Program Director
Phone: 02 6923 3110
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 February 2010 11:28 )

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