Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions are more likely to develop serious illness.
Many general practice clinics, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and pharmacies are already providing access to COVID-19 vaccinations for their local communities. This webpage contains relevant information, resources and links for primary care vaccination providers. Should you require more, visit the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website or the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
ATAGI booster dose recommendations as at 1 March 2024:
People with severe immunocompromise, who are aged between 18 to 64 years, are recommended a dose every 12 months and are eligible for a dose every 6 months based on an individual risk-benefit assessment.
People aged between 65 and 74 years are recommended a dose every 12 months and are eligible for a dose every 6 months based on an individual risk-benefit assessment.
Victoria’s PHNs have developed a new “It’s Time” campaign to encourage people aged 65 years and older, to book a COVID-19 vaccine with their local GP or pharmacist using the national health services directory.
Health and aged care services are welcome to use the below materials. To request more i.e. for Instagram, page banners, postcards etc email: communications@murrayphn.org.au
New or recommencing practices are asked contact Murray PHN. Changes to vaccine products or removing access to vaccines (to reduce stock reporting) can be made in the COVID-19 Vaccine Administration System (CVAS). Sites wishing to withdraw should also contact Murray PHN. e: primarycareresponse@murrayphn.org.au
To view your current vaccine products, use the ‘View Existing Vaccine Access’ button.
To submit a request for access to a new vaccine, navigate to the ‘Manage Account’ tab, click the ‘Update Vaccine Access’ button and follow the prompts.
Need more vaccines? If you urgently require additional stock, you can reach out to any nearby vaccination sites administering COVID-19 vaccines who may have excess doses available.
Local Public Health Units have ceased vaccination activity, which means vaccines will continue to be administered in residential aged care and disability homes principally by primary care providers.
MBS items for visits to a residential aged care facility, residential disability facility, or a patient’s home.
The oral antiviral treatments can be used by eligible adults who do not require initiation of oxygen due to COVID-19 and who are at increased risk of hospitalisation or severe disease.
Murray HealthPathways aims to guide best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients, with guidance on what information is needed.
So that Murray PHN can assist in coordinating support with government agencies during an emergency, make sure to let us know who your emergency contacts are via your Quality Improvement Consultant or: primarycareresponse@murrayphn.org.au
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Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River).
We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.
We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us. We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples. We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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