Immunisation
Immunisation for Prevention and Protection
Immunisation is one of the most effective and cost-efficient public health measures for the control of vaccine preventable diseases.
Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH) oversees immunisation programs for all age groups provided in general practice, public clinics hospitals, aged care facilities and schools. An important strategy for HNEPH is ensuring that children 0-7 years are fully immunised. However, immunisation is important for all Australians regardless of age.
The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) was implemented in 1996 and contains all vaccination details for children aged 0-7 years. The Commonwealth target for immunisation coverage rates for this age group is 95%. Current coverage rate for Hunter/New England children is 93.9% (Sep 2007), which is well above the state average (90.7%).
School Student Immunisation Records
Your child has received a free record of all vaccinations given in the NSW Health School Vaccination Program on the day of vaccination. To obtain a duplicate record of vaccines given in the NSW Health School Vaccination Program, please download the Request for Student Vaccination Record form and return by fax or to the address on the form. There is a cost of $33 for this service.
Immunisation Education for Health Professionals
Newsletters
- Copies of newsletters sent out overtime. Feel free to download and use the information.
Advice on Immunisation Issues
- For advice on vaccines or other immunisation issues please contact HNEPH
- For confirmation or a copy of vaccines a child has received, please contact the ACIR on 1800 653 809
Immunisation Course for Registered Nurses
- Visit The College of Nursing for Enrolment Information.
- Contact The College of Nursing to obtain Application Form for Immunisation Course for Registered Nurses on 9745 7517 or download application form.
HNE Immunisation Education Calendar & Registration Details
Education sessions/workshops available for:
- Authorised nurses
- Non-authorised nurses & other staff involved in immunisation
- RN's wanting to complete the College of Nursing Immunisation Course
HNE Immunisation Information and Resources
List of Yellow Fever Accredited General Practices
- HNE Yellow Fever Practices May 2012
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Immunisation Information for Parents
Free Public Immunisation Clinic Dates
Links to more information
- For links to more immunisation information and other resources check the side bar on this page. For more information about the sites follow the link to another page for details.