SCHOOL vaccination program Qld: A new onsite school vaccination program is now underway in Queensland.
Similar to existing school-based vaccine programs, the FNQ COVID-19 School Vaccination Program empowers community pharmacies to deliver vaccination services to students aged 12 and above in the familiar environment of their own school.
At the launch, Pharmacy Guild National President, Trent Twomey, endorsed legislative changes allowing community pharmacists to expand their services to onsite school clinics.
As with other common vaccination programs for children under the age of consent, parental or guardian approval is captured in advance.
Health assessments are undertaken for participating students to provide both vaccinator and patient with the assurances required, and for post-vaccination observation and care.
The program has been built by the Pharmacy Guild Queensland Branch with support from the Queensland Department of Health.
The program is a useful adjunct to vaccinations for all eligible Australians available through the www.findapharmacy.com.au website.
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