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Immunisation

Support vaccination conversations with older people

Older people are at increased risk of severe illness and complications from respiratory infections. Residential aged care services, community aged care providers and general practices can support residents, clients and patients to make informed decisions about influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination...

Keeping our vulnerable residents safe this flu season

Declining immunisation rates on the Gold Coast are putting our most vulnerable at higher risk of severe infection and hospitalisation. This issue is impacting immunisation rates for children, adolescences and older people. Compared to in previous years, fewer people have received their annual influe...

Immunisations: are you up to date?

Did you know you and your family may be eligible for free essential vaccines that can offer protection across a range of diseases throughout your life? Checking that immunisations are up to date can help prevent serious illness and protect family members and the wider community. Whooping cough The h...

RSV vaccine recommended for expectant mothers

Expectant mothers are being urged to talk to their healthcare professional now about protecting themselves and their families against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious illness. Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) Board Chair, Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung...