Guidance for Aged Care

25 September 2009: Information on the H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Program, including State/Territory Health Authority contact for advice on pandemic (H1N1) vaccine supplies. Includes questions and answers to help providers or their staff answer questions from residents on their families about the vaccine.
8 July 2009: Information for Directors of Nursing to assist them in outbreak prevention and control measure for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. Includes links to the Influ-Info Kit and the recently updated Communicable Diseases Network Australia 'A Practical Guide to Assist in the Prevention and Management of Influenza Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities.

Fitting masks

Printable posters on fitting surgical and P2 masks

Information on the National Vaccination Program

Link to Health Emergency National Vaccination Program main page

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