The immunisation schedule for nsw is 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 4 years. If you do not have a gp visit the find a health service website. Maclean community health child and family health nurse ervices provided by the child and family health nurses are. A new national digital collaborative to improve child. Ask your child for the record of vaccination when they arrive home on the day of the clinic keep this record in a safe place e. Immunisation or vaccination induces an immune response that protects susceptible individuals from communicable diseases by the administration of a living modified agent as in yellow fever, a suspension of killed organisms as in whooping cough, or an inactivated toxin as in tetanus. Immunisation information for enrolment of preschool children under the nsw public health act 2010 immunisation procedures apply to all preschoolers including those enrolling in distance education. If the parent of a primary school child cannot produce this record, the student may still be enrolled but can be excluded from school on the direction of a public health officer for the duration of the outbreak of a vaccinepreventable disease in the school. A gp provides primary health care, including immunisations according to the.
Australian immunisation register services australia. Australian childhood immunisation register matthew. This service is available for all children from newborn to five years of age regardless of place of residence. The australian immunisation register air is a national register that records all vaccines given to all people in australia. Free immunisation clinic dates there is no need to book. Immunisation information for enrolment of preschool children. This health record was adapted from the nsw health personal health record. Immunisation and your child department of education. Get the facts on childhood immunisation help protect your community. Requirements for immunisation vary according to the level of education in which a childstudent is enrolling. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby.
Nsw starts trial of child digital health record idm magazine. Record vaccine batch number on the medication chart. Child and family health nurse northern nsw local health. My personal health record this is the personal health record of. This service is available for all children from newborn. Babies and children can have their immunisation at. Parents and children can simply turn up at a clinic. Some events are ongoing, check the dates and information below to see if you can still attend. Local government immunisation services can download guidelines and information about obtaining consent and developing catchup schedules. Our office is located at 2w hamilton street, walcha. It includes details of the birth, vaccinations, when to go for health checks, and any. Nsw health my personal health record blue book 2 my personal health record blue book nsw health my personal health record the blue book holds information about a childs health and development. This personal health record known as the blue book is an important book for you and your child. Please note that the nsw blue book, a gp letter or an overseas immunisation record is not acceptable any special requirements.
Please remember to bring your childs blue book or immunisation health records and medicare card if available. Pathways of care longitudinal study data collection my. Mar 04, 2020 the australian immunisation register air is a national register that records all vaccines given to all people in australia. Our new australian immunisation handbook website has been updated to make information easier to find and understand.
The blue baby book contains record of vaccinations given in australia. Only in preterm or very small infants is a 16mm needle suitable for im injection. When you receive a phone call, postcard or sms from the support officer make an appointment for the needles as soon as possible. Historical records of vaccinations given in the school program dating back to 2004 have also been uploaded to the air there are no records kept. Find out more about vaccination for children, adolescents and adults, including schedule, eligibility and reporting adverse events.
Upload of school immunisation records to the australian immunisation. The personal health record blue book, a gp letter andor an overseas vaccination record must not be accepted as evidence of a childs immunisation status. Immunisation services at sydney childrens hospital. Immunisation association of independent schools of nsw. A list of medications or treatments your child is currently receiving, as well as the medications themselves to show hospital staff. Which is why i made sure this one completed her vaccinations. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of.
Immunisation is a simple and effective way of protecting yourself and your family. My personal health record sydney local health district. Chickenpox is a highly contagious, but usually mild, disease. Children born outside of nsw who are living in nsw are also entitled to a free copy of the blue book. Being an outpatient sydney childrens hospitals network. Please ensure you bring your blue book to record your childs immunisation status. Entering a babys health records into a little blue book in queensland a little red book has been a rite of motherhood for many years, but could. Get information on ordering vaccines and access resources for promoting immunisation in the community. It records valuable information about a childs health, illnesses, injuries, immunisation, growth and development. Immunisation providers should make every effort to identify and immunise nonpregnant seronegative women of childbearing age see clinical features adolescents. Immunisation clinic nsw immunisation schedule this service is available for all children from newborn to five years of age regardless of place of residence. Recent changes in nsw have meant that a child cannot enrol in an early childhood education service operating under the national early childhood education and care law and regulations such as a preschool or long day care centre unless approved documentation is provided.
We wanted to make sure our kids were protected from serious diseases. Early childhood immunisation clinics are for children up to their 6th birthday. It records your childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development, and contains valuable health information that you and your child will need throughout their life. Exclusion periods for cases are 5 days, or until all blisters have dried. Advise the parent guardian to take their childs immunisation. This booklet, bound in a blue plastic cover, is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to. What information is on the register how to control who sees your record on the australian immunisation register air and getting letters about your record. The department supports the immunisation of children before they enter preschool and kindergarten in nsw public schools to protect them against outbreaks of infectious diseases. Free child immunisation clinic in dubbo now weekly in. Please remember to bring your medicare card and childs blue book with the personal details page completed to any clinic you attend. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. How to control who sees your record on the australian immunisation register air and getting letters about your record. Babies and children need to be vaccinated on time so they can get the best possible protection against preventable diseases.
Child health and development maternal, child and family. Immunisation is a simple and effective method of protecting children from a range of preventable diseases. Personal health record blue book act health act government. If available please bring babys childs blue book and medicare card. Please refer to your childs blue book or history statement can be obtained from medicare for advice on when your child is due for their vaccinations. Air immunisation history statements are automatically sent to parentsguardians after their child has completed their 4 year old immunisations but parentsguardians can obtain updated. Immunisation providers should make every effort to identify and immunise nonpregnant seronegative women of childbearing age see clinical features. The nsw school vaccination program commenced in 2003, records can be obtained by contacting the public health unit on 02 9840 3603. Expand i dont have my childs blue child health book. Healthstats nsw influenza immunisation by local health. Blue book, a gp letter andor an overseas vaccination record.
Providers can view the latest data on vaccine coverage, vaccine administration. Health insurance details or evidence of current fund membership. The nsw tb program is the provider of specialised services for the prevention and control of tb in nsw and plays a vital role in maintaining australias success in reducing the burden of tb. This personal health record known as the blue book is an important book for you and your. Blue book maternal, child and family health nsw health. Nearly 95% of aussie 5 year olds are now fully vaccinated but we need to do more to protect all our kids. Immunisation providers can order resources online, including fact sheets, posters, consent cards and immunisation record cards. The blue book is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. Child and family clinics by appointment only for parentschildren 05 years of age home visits by appointment for new babies and follow ups immunisations clinics held in each community health centre monthly and also by appointment education. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. The school must not enrol the child if there is no approved documentation provided at enrolment, unless they are eligible for the temporary exemption.
Mar 20, 20 immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. Child immunisation central coast local health district. Under the public health act 2010 and the public health regulation 2012, nsw primary schools are required to seek an immunisation history statement for each enrolled child prior to enrolment. Jul 18, 2018 the blue book is produced by the nsw ministry of health, and is given to all parents in nsw after the birth of a baby. Immunisation from birth is highly recommended for all australian children. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Central coast council holds free immunisation clinics for children under the age of seven.
It is a place to record the childs health, growth, development, illnesses, injuries and immunisations. Please remember to bring your childs blue book or immunisation health records and medicare card or. Your babys infant health record is an important book in which to record. The department provides guidelines and advice to health professionals about immunisation. Chickenpox and shingles must be notified by medical practitioners and pathology services in writing within 5 days of diagnosis. Immunisations for children aged zero to five years old are free for families. Please remember it is preferred that you bring your childs record book blue book and medicare card with you. No appointment is necessary you may attend any clinic if your child is due for immunisation. Child and family clinics by appointment for parentschildren 05 years of age home visits by appointment for new babies and follow ups immunisations clinics held in each community health centre monthly and also by appointment education.
Other records must not be accepted as evidence of immunisation status, such as the nsw personal health record blue book, a gp letter or an overseas immunisation record. Western nsw local health district immunisation service conducts and supports a variety of vaccination programs across western nsw each year. Other immunisation records, such as the interim nsw vaccination objection form, blue book, a gp letter or an overseas immunisation record are not acceptable. Immunisation services are offered through the outpatient departments at both the sydney childrens hospital, randwick, and childrens hospital at westmead for children who have previously reacted adversely to immunisations and who require immunisations under supervision. It records your childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development. It allows for documentation of a childs health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development as well as immunisations, and is designed and promoted to parents to be presented to every health professional their child. Yamba community health child and family health nurse ervices provided by the child and family health nurses are. Nsw immunisation schedule the following changes came into effect on 1 july 2018. Nsw immunisation schedule with dose numbers cesphn. Wattle grove youth centre term 1 only, contact playgroup nsw for details term 2 liverpool, south western sydney. Accessing copies of child personal health record blue book. Record details of vaccination in patients personal health record blue book and complete australian community immunisation register records and complete a nsw neonatal hepatitis b vaccination program form. Since 1988, nsw health has presented a child personal health record blue book to newborns. The australian childhood immunisation register acir commenced in 1996.
Help us improve the new australian immunisation handbook. This personal child health record known as the blue book is an important. All childhood immunisation appointments at double bay doctors are bulk billed monday to friday 8. Immunisation is one of the most effective and costefficient public health measures for the control of vaccinepreventable diseases. All records of immunisations provided at schools via the nsw health school immunisation program are now uploaded to the australian immunisation register air within a week of receipt of vaccination. As new information becomes available we will add it to this website to so you always have the most uptodate, accurate and evidencebased advice. We kindly ask you to bring your childs personal health record blue book to the clinic along with your medicare card. Free childrens immunisation clinic dates hunter new.
The child personal health record or blue book is given to all parents in nsw soon after the birth of a baby. Influenza and pneumococcal disease are covered by the national immunisation programs in nsw. Parents should contact the better health centre to order their. Preschools cannot enrol a child unless the parentcarer has provided documentation that shows that the child. Varicella chickenpox the australian immunisation handbook.