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Table of contents The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebTable of contents of the Australian Immunisation Handbook. The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country …

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Spikevax Omicron XBB.1.5 The Australian Immunisation …

WebRegistered for use in people aged ≥12 years. COVID-19 vaccine containing nucleoside-modified mRNA encoding the spike glycoproteins of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron …

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Fundamentals of immunisation The Australian …

WebActive immunisation uses vaccines to stimulate the immune system to produce a protective immune response. This usually mimics the host’s response to natural infection, but …

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Serological testing for immunity to rubella is …

WebInterpreting serological results. Rubella vaccine induces immune responses that are similar in quality, but lesser in quantity, than responses after natural disease. 8 Measuring …

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About the handbook The Australian Immunisation …

WebThe Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals and others about the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their …

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Table. Recommended doses and schedules for …

WebVaccine Age of vaccine recipient (years) Dose (hepatitis A virus antigen) Volume per dose (mL) No. doses Vaccination schedule Notes; Twinrix Junior (360/10)

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After vaccination The Australian Immunisation Handbook

Webfever of >38.5°C following vaccination. pain at the injection site. The dose of paracetamol for an infant or child up to 12 years of age is 15 mg per kg per dose, up to a …

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Vaccination for international travellers The Australian …

WebVaccinate all prospective travellers according to the recommended vaccination schedule appropriate for their age, underlying health conditions, occupation and lifestyle. Vaccines …

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Hepatitis A The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebHepatitis A is an acute viral infection of the liver, which can cause mild to severe illness. The illness is usually self-limiting and needs no treatment. It is transmitted primarily by the …

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COVID-19 The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebNature of the disease. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a single-stranded RNA …

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Tuberculosis The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebChildren aged <5 years travelling to countries with high tuberculosis incidence (>40 cases per 100,000 population per year) are at increased risk of acquiring tuberculosis and …

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Catch-up vaccination The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebUse the catch-up resources to plan a catch-up schedule for a child <10 years of age. The catch-up worksheet can help record these steps.. To use the catch-up worksheet: …

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Influenza (flu) The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebInfluenza vaccine is funded through the NIP for all children aged ≥6 months to <5 years. For details see the National Immunisation Program Schedule.. Infants and children aged <5 …

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People at risk of hepatitis B are recommended to have serological

WebBooster doses. If people who receive serological testing after a course of hepatitis B vaccine have an anti-HBs level of <10 mIU per mL, they are recommended to receive a single …

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Rotavirus The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebRotavirus vaccine can be given at any time before or after, or at the same time as, any antibody-containing products. 1. Minimal data are available on the impact of …

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Zoster (herpes zoster) The Australian Immunisation Handbook

WebTwo zoster vaccines are available for use in Australia for the prevention of herpes zoster. Shingrix is a recombinant VZV glycoprotein E (gE) subunit vaccine, with …

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Identify whether the wound is tetanus-prone The Australian

WebAny wound other than a clean, minor cut is ‘tetanus-prone’. Tetanus may occur after a seemingly trivial injury, such as from a rose thorn. It is also possible to have no obvious …

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Rabies and other lyssaviruses The Australian Immunisation …

WebClinical features. Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by exposure to saliva or neural tissue of an animal infected with rabies virus or other lyssaviruses. The clinical …

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