IMMUNISATION + USING THE PHR

Question 1

examples of interventions in use in schools to increase the levels of vaccinations

Answer 1

No Jab No Play (NSW)

Free immunisation in schools during school time.

Question 2

what are key influences on the current anti-vaccination movement?

Answer 2

• many cases of scientific fraud of the 20th century,

but despite clear exposure of fraudulent data and profit from his research he continues to fuel the anti-vax movement.

Question 3

what are some parents reasons why child vaccinations are not up to date?

Answer 3

• delayed due to a fever or minor illness
• born overseas and is on a catch-up program.
• have no time to get child vaxxed

Question 4

what are the roles of teachers in increasing immunisation rates?

Answer 4

• increase reliance on educational contexts
• engage in discussions about schools
• develop a staff vaccination policy that states the vaccination requirement for educators and other staff.

Question 5

findings from the fair work commission in relation to immunisation in the workforce

Answer 5

the fair work commission recommends flu vaccinations for people working with children, as flu symptoms can be severe, especially in children, who are “at an increased risk of morbidity and mortality” and as some alternative methods of managing risks such as social distancing are not always available to childcare workers.

Question 6

what is the global handwashing day and what can teachers do with this day?

Answer 6

global handwashing day is a to raise awareness of hygiene. teachers can use it as a fundraiser e.g. making soap with children in the classroom - a fun way to tackle serious health problems.

Question 7

what is the PHR?

Answer 7

the PHR is the personal health record that has collection of information about our health, immunisation records etc.

it is used to:

• record a child’s developmental and medical history
• be a communication tool between health professionals
• improve parent knowledge of childhood health and illness
• engage parents for health promotion and improve their satisfaction/ confidence working with health professionals.

Question 8

what are some benefits of the PHR?

Answer 8

• care coordination with multiple professionals including the adult as well as educators and doctors
• minimising duplication of services
• minimises medication errors
• reduces inefficiencies affecting traditional records
• enhances people’s control of their own care.

Question 9

what is herd immunity?

Answer 9

herd immunity is the resistance of the spread of infectious disease with a population that is based on pre-existing immunity protecting people such as pregnant women etc.

Question 10

what does EAST stand for?

Answer 10

EAST stands for 
E- easy 
A - attractive 
S - social 
T - timely

Question 11

what does easy stand for in EAST approaches to immunisation?

Answer 11

make vaccinations easy to schedule
e.g. in year 7, nurse comes to school, bring healthcare to the population
an app called - save the date to vaccination - that gives alerts for what vaccinations.

Question 12

what does attractive stand for in EAST approaches to immunisation?

Answer 12

make vaccinations attractive e.g. by having lots of posters around.

Question 13

what does social stand for in EAST approaches to immunisation?

Answer 13

make vaccine coverage a social norm!