General Practice Vaccination Hubs Supporting Vulnerable People Access COVID-19 Vaccination
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July 27, 2023
General Practice (GP) Vaccination Hubs are providing assistance to vulnerable individuals to get easier access to Covid-19 Vaccinations in their local areas.
These Hubs have a goal to expand accessibility to COVID-19 vaccines throughout the SEMPHN region, particularly for vulnerable groups who may encounter challenges in reaching vaccination sites. The GP Vaccination Hubs undertake a range of activities to improve access which can include:
- Pop-up clinics
- Promotion and Education sessions to local groups
- Accepting referrals from partner organisations for people who may require additional support to receive a COVID vaccine
- Emphasis on after-hours and weekend vaccination sessions
- Low Sensory Vaccination Clinics and spaces to support people with sensory processing issues.
Do you know someone who requires additional support receiving their COVID vaccine? Connect with the GP Vaccination hub in your area.
Image shows: An elderly woman receiving a vaccination.
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Every patient consultation provides an opportunity to review a patient’s immunisation history and vaccination status, while talking through any questions or concerns they may have about vaccination.
The purpose of this activity is to ensure that patients with both a mental health and chronic disease diagnosis are identified and proactively offered guidance and support to register with MyMedicare, improving care coordination and access to relevant incentives and services.
Recent vaccine supply and distribution issues have caused temporary vaccine shortages of the Capvaxive ® (pneumococcal) vaccine.
