APPROVED pharmacist immunisers working in community pharmacies across Tasmania can initiate and administer a wider range of vaccines from 01 Jan 2024 under changes to the Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines released yesterday.
The changes align with a recent Commonwealth decision to provide funding for community pharmacies to initiate and administer vaccinations under Australia's National Immunisation Program from 01 Jan 2024.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian President, Helen O'Byrne said, "these changes mean eligible people can readily access vaccinations within their own community, especially when it may be difficult to see a GP, without having to worry about out-of-pocket costs".
"Our elderly population are very susceptible to pneumonia, so we encourage pharmacists to check vaccination records and remind older Tasmanians to protect against pneumonia, along with ensuring that their COVID-19 boosters are up to date," O'Byrne remarked.
"Harmonising vaccination scope across all States and Territories is key to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our communities, as would be all our pharmacists undertaking the approved requisite training," she added.
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