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Welcome to the KISS Guide to Vaccine Management (Keep it simple and safe!) webpage proudly hosted by General Practice Queensland with the support of the Queensland Health Immunisation Program.

The information contained on this webpage is designed to support Queensland service providers in the implementation of best practice guidelines in vaccine management. It comprises of a range of educational materials, resources, tools and templates to suit the varied needs of almost any busy practice or clinic that offers immunisation services.

For more detailed information, please refer to the current editions of the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines: Strive for Five and The Australian Immunisation Handbook. For support in implementing the resources, please contact your local Division of General Practice or Population Health Unit (see Key Contact Details below).

If you have any comments or feedback on the resources, please contact Jane Sanders via email jsanders@gpqld.com.au or phone 07 3105 8300.

We wish you all the best in your quest to achieve effective vaccine management!

Vaccine Management Resources

Key Information Sources

Important Information:

Helpful Information:

RACGP Standards and accreditation:

Purpose-built vaccine refrigerator manufacturers:

Key Contact Details

Queensland Health Immunisation Program

Phone: 07 3234 1500
Fax: 07 3234 1452

Queensland Health: Population Health Units

  • Brisbane South: 07 3000 9148
  • Brisbane North: 07 3624 1111
  • Gold Coast: 07 5509 7222
  • Sunshine Coast: 07 5409 6600
  • Darling Downs (Toowoomba): 07 4631 9888
  • Central (Rockhampton): 07 4920 6989
  • Wide Bay: 07 4120 6000
  • Tropical (Cairns): 07 4050 3600
  • Townsville: 07 4753 9000
  • Mackay: 07 4968 6611
  • Mount Isa: 07 4744 4404

Local Queensland Divisions of General Practice

State and Territory Health Departments

State and Territory Divisions of General Practice

General Practice Queensland would like to acknowledge the funding provided by Queensland Health for the Queensland Vaccine Management Project.

The materials have been coordinated by General Practice Queensland with advice from Queensland Health and an Advisory Group representing General Practice (including GP and RN), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, local Queensland Division of General Practice, Population Health Units, Communicable Diseases Branch and Council Immunisation Service.
 
General Practice Queensland would like to thank the above individuals and organisations who have made such a significant contribution without which the project would not have been possible.

 

Disclaimer

This document is provided as a generic guide and learning information. All organisations or individuals using this material are required to evaluate the contents for its suitability for their requirements prior to use. General Practice Queensland is not responsible for errors or omissions in the content of this material, or the results of any action taken by any person based on the information contained herein. General Practice Queensland expressly disclaims all liability to any person(s) in respect of anything and for the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done by any person in reliance, whether in part or in whole, on the contents of this document.

 


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