Guides for Healthcare Professionals

COVID-19 Guide

Essential COVID-19 clinical reference: latest vaccine schedules, antiviral protocols, risk stratification & treatment guidelines for healthcare professionals.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/covid-19-guide/

HPV Guide

90% of Australians get HPV – but new single-dose protocols are transforming prevention! Get the latest evidence-based updates every healthcare professional needs.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/hpv-guide/

Influenza

Essential influenza reference for healthcare professionals: vaccination schedules, antiviral treatments, high-risk groups, prevention strategies, and the latest evidence-based clinical updates.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/influenza-guide/

Meningococcal Guide

Rapidly progressing and potentially fatal, meningococcal disease requires urgent recognition and prevention. This guide covers symptoms, high-risk groups, vaccine schedules (MenACWY, MenB), effectiveness, and safety updates for healthcare professionals.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/meningococcal-disease-guide/

Pertussis Guide

Whooping cough is highly contagious and especially dangerous for infants. This guide covers symptoms, high-risk groups, vaccine schedules, maternal immunisation, prevention strategies, and treatment updates for healthcare professionals.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/pertussis-guide/

Pneumococcal Guide

Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis, with the highest risks in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised people. This guide provides information on symptoms, risk groups, prevention, and current vaccine recommendations.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/pneumococcal-disease-guide/

RSV Guide

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants, and can also cause severe illness in older adults. This guide outlines transmission, symptoms, high-risk groups, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and treatment options.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/rsv-guide/

Shingles Guide

Shingles is a painful reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, most common in older adults and immunocompromised people. This guide covers symptoms, complications like post-herpetic neuralgia, prevention, treatment, and vaccination recommendations including Shingrix.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/shingles-guide/

Antivirals Treatments for Influenza

Antivirals can reduce the severity and duration of influenza, especially in high-risk patients. This guide outlines available treatments, when to use them, effectiveness, side effects, and prophylaxis recommendations.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/antiviral-treatments-for-influenza-guide/

Vaccination During Pregnancy Guide

Vaccination during pregnancy protects both parent and baby from serious diseases. This guide covers recommendations for whooping cough, influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines, highlighting safety, timing, and benefits for newborn protection.

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au/healthcare-professionals/vaccination-during-pregnancy-guide/

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