Adult Vaccination - What's New
This one-hour CPD course equips Australian healthcare professionals with updated knowledge on adult immunisation, including routine vaccines, risk-based recommendations, and recent changes in national guidelines. It emphasises practical implementation and effective patient communication to improve vaccination uptake and health outcomes.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the importance of adult immunisation in reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases in Australia
- Identify routine and catch-up vaccination requirements for adults across different age groups
- Assess and tailor vaccination strategies for at-risk populations, including older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients
- Interpret and apply recent updates and emerging recommendations in adult vaccination guidelines
- Integrate vaccination practices into routine clinical care using tools such as the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
- Communicate effectively with patients to address vaccine hesitancy and support informed decision-making
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the importance of adult immunisation in reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases in Australia
- Identify routine and catch-up vaccination requirements for adults across different age groups
- Assess and tailor vaccination strategies for at-risk populations, including older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients
- Interpret and apply recent updates and emerging recommendations in adult vaccination guidelines
- Integrate vaccination practices into routine clinical care using tools such as the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
- Communicate effectively with patients to address vaccine hesitancy and support informed decision-making
Modules
Module 1
Overview of Adult Immunisation in Australia
Module 2
Routine Vaccinations for Adults
Module 3
Vaccination for At-Risk Adult Populations
Module 4
New and Emerging Vaccine Recommendations
Module 5
Practical Implementation in Clinical Settings
Module 6
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Patient Communication
Module 7
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Frequently Asked Questions
It protects against serious infections, reduces complications, and lowers hospitalisation risk, especially in older adults and high-risk groups.
It depends on the vaccine. Some are annual (influenza), while others require boosters every 10 years or based on risk.
Older adults, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with chronic conditions or weakened immunity.
The Australian Immunisation Register records all vaccinations given in Australia and helps clinicians track patient immunisation history.


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