Statewide PHN Immunisation Forum 2021 - Session 1

The Victorian PNHs are pleased to invite healthcare practitioners to attend the inaugural Statewide PHN Immunisation Forum.

This two-part online Immunisation forum will provide updates on the National and Victorian Immunisation program, vaccine catch-up doses, and the COVID-19 vaccination program, including addressing vaccine hesitancy and medicolegal considerations.

• Session one: November 11th 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Session two: November 18th 6:30pm-8:00pm (Register separately)

Topics and Speakers Session 1:

COVID-19 vaccine program update & addressing vaccine hesitancy in primary care

• Victorian Department of Health - Clinical Champion, COVID-19 Vaccination Program
• Dr Jessica Kaufman PhD Research Fellow, Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children’s Hospital

Vaccine Catch-up doses and dealing with needle distress

• Sonja Elia - Nurse Practitioner and Manager Immunisation, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Topics and Speakers Session 2:

National and Victorian Immunisation Program update

• Megan Beasley - Clinical Manager, Immunisation Communicable Disease I Health Protection Branch I Public Health Division Department of Health

Medicolegal considerations for COVID-19 vaccinations

• Sonya Black - Avant Mutual
• Angela Mason - Avant Mutual

Learning outcomes:

• Awareness of the changes to the National and Victorian Immunisation Programs
• Updated on the COVID-19 vaccination program in Victoria
• Practical tips for understanding and addressing vaccine hesitancy and needle distress in patients
• Discuss the medico-legal responsibilities with the COVID-19 vaccine program and strategies to mitigate risks
• Updated on the principles of performing catch-up immunisations