Information for Immunisation Providers
COVID-19
Zostavax
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a safety advisory regarding Zostavax vaccine and use in people with compromised immune function.
Further information can be found on the TGA website
The Australian Immunisation Handbook will be updated to include this information shortly.
Influenza Season Resource
- Tasmanian Influenza Immunisation Provider Toolkit
- Immunisation services in 2020
- ATAGI Advice on seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020
- FluTas website
National Immunisation Program
- July 2020 National Immunisation Program Schedule changes
- Adult and Child Immunisation Schedule
- Target Influenza Immunisation Schedule
- Free Vaccines Supplied by the Department of Health, Tasmania
State Immunisation Programs
Ordering and discarding vaccines
- Discarded Vaccine Report Form (PDF)
- Discarded Vaccine Report Form (MS Word)
- Web-based Ordering Authorisation to Order
- Web-based Ordering Change of Details Form
- Vaccine Management (PDF)
- Vaccine Management (MS Word)
Authorised immuniser program
Regulations under the Tasmanian Poisons Act 1971 allow registered nurses and pharmaceutical chemists who have met certain educational requirements, to administer vaccines independently of a medical practitioner.
- Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines (print version)
- Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines (accessible version)
- Additional Authorised Immuniser Registration Form (print version)
- Additional Authorised Immuniser Registration Form (accessible version)
These guidelines have been developed to provide guidance to organisations that provide or intend to provide nurse vaccination programs in Tasmania that employ authorised immunisers.
Yellow Fever
Find information on Yellow Fever or how to become a Yellow Fever vaccination provider in Tasmania
Resources
- Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines (PDF)
- Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines (MS Word)
- Refugee Health Care: Guide for General Practitioners in Tasmania
July 2020