World Immunisation Week 2024
The global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Immunization campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before. – World Health Organization
HealthPathways is a free online clinical tool supporting Murrumbidgee clinicians in evaluating, managing, and referring patients to local services. It is specifically designed for use during consultations.
Travel Vaccination – This page is a Lead region page with more improve communication with the ‘Travel consultation’ pathway by linking in Assessment and Management. Used a new source to create information relevant about changes in travel medicine and vaccination, including COVID. Travel vaccination is a routine part of general practice, as high numbers of Australians are travelling overseas and the risk of developing diseases increasing due to variety of factors.
Travel Consultation – Another Lead region page with linked medication to AMH and streamlined linking to vaccination page. A travel consultation helps to prepare travellers and minimises the risks that may occur during travel.
Influenza Immunisation – this page has recently been reviewed added new vaccines available on NIP, and new strains covered. Annual influenza vaccination is the important measure to prevent influenza and its complications.
Access this user-friendly platform for free below or email healthpathways@mphn.org.au to obtain login details.