Vaccine Update 263 - Important information on 1 July immunisation schedule changes
30 June 2020
Dear Immunisation Provider,
Please refer to the attached letter relating to impending changes to the WA Immunisation Schedule from Wednesday 1 July 2020. In addition:
The link to the new WA Immunisation Schedule has been updated. The schedule is effective from Wednesday 1 July.
The new program vaccines Bexsero® and Prevenar®13 are scheduled to arrive Wednesday and the Toll ordering system will be updated when vaccines are available to order.
Information about the use of prophylactic paracetamol for managing fever after meningococcal B (Bexsero®) vaccination is in the attached letter. This information is also referenced on the WA Immunisation Schedule web page.
Your local PHUs no longer need to approve splenectomy orders; providers can order for patients with medical risk conditions directly through the Toll ordering system.
The vaccine ordering system will combine adolescent and adult vaccines under the same tab, and a revised User Guide will be available on the Toll ordering system shortly.
On 18 June, NCIRS hosted a webinar about the upcoming NIP schedule changes, National Immunisation Changes: what you need to know. That video is now available to view here.
Kind Regards
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