What is the purpose of the National Immunisation Program (NIP)?
To provide a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout life, from birth through to adulthood.
How many deaths are prevented each year by worldwide immunisation programs?
Around 2.5 million deaths.
Who is eligible for additional vaccines under the NIP?
Specific high-risk groups.
Free for those with Medicare card
What is the age limit for catch-up vaccinations under the NIP?
Catch-up available for:
* People aged < 20 years and for HPV vaccine < 26 years
* Adult refugees and humanitarian entrants
Which groups may receive funded additional vaccines in Victoria?
- People at risk for Hepatitis B
- Rabies/ABLV PEP or PrEP
- Non-immune adults for MMR
- Infants 6-11 months pre-travel for MMR
- Vulnerable adults >20 years
What is the role of ATAGI in relation to vaccines in Australia?
- Advises the Minister for Health on vaccines
- Provides pre-submission advice to sponsors for PBAC submissions
- Produces the Australian Immunisation Handbook
- Consults on immunisation policy
Where are NIP vaccines delivered?
- Local councils at community immunisation clinics
- GPs or nurses at medical clinics
- Public hospitals for inpatients
- Pharmacist immunisers for certain ages
- Other services like ACCHOs and maternity services
- Secondary school immunsation programs
True or False: All vaccines supplied through NIP must be registered by TGA as clinically safe and effective.
True
What is the first step for a vaccine to be supplied through NIP?
TGA registration.
What must accompany all vaccine submissions to PBAC?
Clinical advice from ATAGI.
Fill in the blank: The _______ provides recommendations on clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness for vaccines.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC)
What happens after a positive PBAC recommendation for a vaccine?
Price agreement is reached between the Department of Health and the pharmaceutical company.
What is required for a vaccine to be listed on the National Health (Immunisation Program - Designated Vaccines) Determination?
Government approval following full TGA registration and positive PBAC recommendation.
What is the final step in the process for a vaccine to be supplied through the NIP?
Contract for supply executed once approved and listed on the Determination.
What does the catch-up calculator provide?
Guidance for catch-up vaccinations.
What type of program supports secondary school immunisation?
Secondary school immunisation program via councils with support from schools.
What is a key feature of the NIP’s collaboration?
Collaboration between Australian Government and State/Territory Governments.
What does the National Partnership Agreement on Essential Vaccines formalize?
The relationships between the Australian Government and State/Territory Governments regarding immunisation.
What is the process for adding a vaccine to the NIP?
- TGA approval - clinically safe and effective
- PBAC recommendation (with ATAGI advice) - context, clinical eval, economic evaluation (CEA, CMA), use in practice, other relavent info
- Price agreement - DH and pharma
- Government approval
- Listing on determination - National Health Determination
- Procurement
