THE Victorian Department of Health has approved certain changes to the state's immunisation framework following a review of clinical safety issues and consultations with stakeholders.
The new secretary approvals now include COVID-19 vaccines in the scope for pharmacist immunisers, effectively revoking the standalone COVID-19 vaccine approvals.
These updates better align pharmacist immuniser practices with new Commonwealth-funded programs, such as the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy and Tier 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure.
Additionally, the mandatory requirement for immunisers to complete Japanese encephalitis and mpox eLearning modules has been removed, though they remain available for further professional development.
Pharmacies are required to nominate a responsible pharmacist and also register with the Department of Health before they begin providing any immunisations to the public.
Registration will require completion of an application form for a government-funded vaccine account.
The updated guidelines are available on the Department's website - to see more, CLICK HERE.
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