Immunisation in pregnancy and adults

Vaccination during pregnancy not only protects the mother but also generates antibodies that can cross to the placenta, providing protection to the unborn baby.

Immunisations are even more important as we age. Our immune system begins to decline in its ability to fight off infections, which makes people ages over 65 (Aboriginal people over 55) and older more vulnerable to diseases like influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles.

Topics included in this webinar:

• Understanding the immunisation schedule for pregnant people and adults
• Gain an understanding of immunisation before and during pregnancy
• Gain an understanding of immunisation for adults
• Accessing AIR reports and using appropriate calculation tools to better care for adults.

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Speakers: 

• Jodie Robins – Jodie is the program Coordinator of Immunisation and Cancer Screening at WAPHA.  Registered nurse with experience in a wide variety of roles including general practice and COVID vaccination clinics.
• Adele Hyslop – Adele Hyslop is the immunisation primary care project officer at WAPHA. A registered nurse who has worked in various disciplines of nursing including general practice and quality improvement. Adele and Jodie have a passion in immunisation and to assist with improving the immunisation rates across WA.
• Brooke McMahon – Brooke has worked at WAPHA for just over four years in various roles, including Primary Care Navigator, Training Co-Ordinator for IAR-DST, and in Quality Improvement. Previous to this, she has 15 years of experience working in General Practice Management in the Northern suburbs of Perth.