Help Stop the Flu in 2022 – Are you prepared for Winter?

Vaccination against Influenza this year is very important. Over the COVID-19 period, there has been lower exposure to the Influenza virus and lower levels of Influenza vaccine coverage, compared to previous years. With borders reopening, a possible resurgence of Influenza may occur.

HealthPathways SA can support Winter preparedness with a suite of Influenza and Immunisation resources tailored to the South Australian context.

Influenza and Immunisation pathways have recently been updated to include information about the seasonal influenza vaccination program; as well as links to key resources from SA Health, Department of Health and ATAGI. 

• Influenza: Contains details on assessment, management and notifiable disease reporting.
• Influenza Immunisation:  Contains details on vaccinating specific patient groups and ATAGI recommendations on intervals between Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine administration. 

Health professionals may also find the following pathways useful in the lead up to Winter:

• COVID-19: Contains numerous pathways including - Care of COVID Positive Patients in the Community and Confirmed COVID-19 Referrals.
• Community-acquired Pneumonia: Contains details on assessment, management and local referral pathways.

HealthPathways SA is free and available for all South Australian health professionals.

To access or to find out more: https://saproject.healthpathwayscommunity.org/Home.aspx

HealthPathways South Australia is a partnership between Wellbeing SA, Adelaide PHN and Country SA PHN

1.The NIP influenza vaccination program for 2022 includes access to promotional material to, ‘Help stop the Flu in 2022’. https://www.health.gov.au/news/2022-nip-influenza-vaccination-program