Clinic-and-pharmacy-strategies-to-vaccinate-more-Australians-Georgina-Lewis-9th-AIF.pdf

1、Clinic and pharmacy strategies to vaccinate more Australians the practicalitiesGeorgie LewisClinical manager SAEFVIC 9th Annual Immunisation Forum13thJune,2025Background/NIPRSV prevention product indications and recommendationsMaternal vaccination TravelCo-administration/techniqueAEFI reporting/Vacc

2、ine administration error/preventionPracticalities/Education Overview Pharmacists have been providing immunisation services to Australians since 2014 expanding scope of practice.The National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy(NIPVIP)supports pharmacies in administering NIP vaccines(2024)So

3、me states are piloting expanded roles for community pharmacists,including administering a wider range of vaccines including some travel vaccines.Vaccinations administered by pharmacists are recorded on the AIR,which helps track immunisation coverageAuthorisation of pharmacist immunisers varies by ju

4、risdictionPharmacists are authorised to administer RSV vaccines to eligible patientsMaternal RSV vaccine(Abrysvo)to pregnant womenArexvy vaccine to eligible adults.Pharmacist led vaccinationshttps:/www.psa.org.au/state-vaccination-regulations/National Immunisation Program(NIP)https:/www.health.vic.g

5、ov.au/immunisation/immunisation-schedule-victoria-and-vaccine-eligibility-criteriaRSV prevention products and eligibilityOlder adultsA single dose of RSV vaccine(Arexvy or Abrysvo)is recommended by ATAGI and available privately forpeople aged 75 years and overFirst Nations people aged 60 years and o

6、verAdults aged 60 years and over with conditions that increase their risk of severe RSV disease.No brand preference,both can be given at any time of the yearThe TGA has recently extended the approval of the RSV vaccine Arexvy to people aged 50 59 years and over with medical conditions that increase