Explore a wide range of immunisation related topics to consolidate your knowledge in this ever-changing common area of practice.

Objectives:
At the completion of this ALM participants should be able to

• Recall current evidence based information for the National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines and travel vaccination
• Discuss best practice management for pre and post-vaccination procedures
• State the current NIP Schedule.
• Discuss currently available vaccines, funding requirements and vaccine preventable diseases covered by the schedule
• Indicate likely barriers to implementing the NIP and discuss how to address these issues at a provider level

This ALM uses information from The Australian Immunisation Handbook - 9th Edition correct at Sept 1 2008. For specific information relating to this handbook please refer to the Australian Government website for online updates for this document - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-home .

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