The Australian COVID death rate was two-and-a-half times higher in people born overseas compared to people born in Australia, according to the latest ABS statistics.
Engaging with migrant populations regarding vaccination is one easy way to bring down the death rate.
Funding is available from 4 April 2022 to support the vaccination of Medicare ineligible patients to the value of the equivalent MBS item number. Immunisation providers can request a 10A report from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), to identify Medicare ineligible patients who might be due or overdue for immunisations.
To request a 10A report, you will need to login to PRODA and access your HPOS account. For more information, refer to Services Australia for detailed steps on accessing this report.
If you would like further support with this important data-driven quality improvement (QI) activity or for further information about this funding, contact Practice Assist and one of WAPHA’s Practice QI Coaches or a member of the vaccination team will be in touch as soon as possible.
For all clinical information related to COVID-19 vaccines, refer to the COVID-19 HealthPathways that provide general practitioners with information on patient assessment, management and referral pathways.
To register for login details, submit the online form or email the team at healthpathways@wapha.org.au
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at participating general practices, Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics (GP Respiratory Clinics), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHs), selected community pharmacies and State-run vaccination clinics. If you are aged 5 years or older, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination. Children aged 6 months to <5 years with severe immunocompromise, disability, and those who have complex and/or multiple health conditions which increase the risk of severe COVID-19 can also book a COVID-19 vaccination. ATAGI does not currently recommend vaccination for children aged 6 months to <5 years who are not in the above risk categories for severe COVID-19. The ATAGI recommended doses and vaccines outlines which vaccines and doses are recommended for each age and population group. On 22 December the WA government announced boosters would be mandatory for staff working within primary care. Vaccines can be booked using the Vaccine Clinic Finder or at State-run community COVID-19 vaccination clinics using VaccinateWA