varies between australian schedule vs QLD vs other states

dont need to know exact schedule

remember blue column on left

65+ flu vaccine is different to other ones

+2 to +8 • From manufacture to administration: includes transport, storage & handling • Purpose built & domestic refrigerators • Packing an esky • Recording / monitoring temperatures • Cold chain breeches – document & notify

freezing vaccines separates products, limiting effectiveness

Equipment and Method • Resuscitation equipment including adrenalin - can have anaphylaxis on first exposure • Immunisation manual, Health Management Protocol, information sheet • Documentation paperwork including consent form • 2ml syringes, 23g x 25mm for IM & 23g x 15mm for SC • Cotton Wool, band-aids, sharps container, injection trays • Most vaccinations given IM at 90 degrees to skin • Varicella given SC at 45 degrees

Help & Guidance

• The Australian Immunisation handbook

• www.health.qld.gov/immunisation • www.immunise.health.gov.au (Immunise Australia website)

• HSD - Health management Protocol

• Tropical Population Health Unit