National immunisation schedule
What is the first disease to receive a vaccination shot upon a child's birth?
Hepatitis B
What is disease surveillance?
The government establishes surveillance systems to monitor the occurrence and spread of communicable diseases, enabling early detection and prompt response.
Name 3 prevention measures for disease.
Vaccination, Public Health Campaigns, Disease surveillance
When was No Jab, No Play implemented and what is it?
1st January 2016; policy mandates that children must be fully vaccinated, be on a vaccine catch-up program, or have a medical exemption in order to attend kindergarten or childcare services
What does MMR stand for?
Measles, mumps, rubella
How is funding and resources allocated for immunisations by the Australian government?
The government allocates resources and funds for surveillance, research, vaccine procurement, public health campaigns, and healthcare infrastructure to combat communicable diseases effectively.
Name 2 things that public health campaigns for disease prevention conducted by the government can raise awareness about?
When was No Jab, No Pay implemented and what is it?
January, 2016; parents or guardians who refuse or delay vaccinations for their children may have their childcare benefits and family tax benefits reduced or withheld; immunisation requirements must be met for children to receive these benefits
What are the symptoms of contracting the flu?
Fever, feeling unwell, muscle aches, injection site pain, redness and swelling
Does the Australian government have budget considerations?
Yes.
The government allocates a significant portion of the national budget to public health programs, including disease prevention and control measures.
Budget considerations involve the procurement and distribution of vaccines, maintaining disease surveillance systems, supporting research and development, healthcare infrastructure, and public health campaigns
How much has the Australian government spent on COVID-19 vaccines and treatment supply
The Australian Government has invested a total of over $17 billion in Australia's vaccine and COVID-19 treatment supply as part of the COVID-19 Health response.
Can your employer force you to get vaccinated in Australia?
An employer may in certain circumstances be required to direct employees to get vaccinated to comply with obligations under a work health and safety law.
What does Hib stand for?
Haemophilus influenzaetype b
When is the MenACWY vaccine given?
All 11 to 12 year olds, with a boost dose at 16 years old.
What ethical principles should be considered when implementing policies?
Policies should promote the common good, minimise harm, respect autonomy and ensure fairness in accessing healthcare services.
How does the government establish vaccine policies?
The government develops policies and guidelines based on scientific evidence and expert advice to guide prevention strategies, vaccination programs, and public health interventions.
What age group is most likely to be affected by Shingles?
Adults aged 70-79 years.
Name the vaccine that is administered at 4 months, 6 months, 18 months and 4 years and has a booster dose at 10-15 years.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) (DTPa)
What measures can the government put in place to influence public behaviour?
Policy development: develops guidelines based on scientific evidence on prevention strategies, vaccination programs
Legislation and regulation: To ensure compliance to policies
Education and spreading awareness
What vaccination policy is there to offer free essential vaccines to certain people and provide examples of who this is offered to?
National Immunisation Program - offers free essential vaccines to eligible people infants and children, adolescents, pregnant women, adults and seniors, First Nations people, people with certain medical conditions that put them at greater risk of certain diseases).