Immunisation Update - Adult's and Children

This course provides primary care staff with essential knowledge on vaccines, herd immunity, and their significant impact on public health. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of vaccine schedules for both children and adults, learn safe administration techniques, and explore strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy. The course also covers legal and ethical considerations, ensuring staff are equipped to navigate patient concerns and enhance confidence in immunisation, ultimately improving patient care and promoting better health outcomes within the community.

Course Objectives

• Understand how vaccines prevent disease, protect communities through herd immunity, and impact global health.

• Review childhood and adult immunisation schedules, key vaccines, and the differences between live and inactivated vaccines.

• Learn how vaccines work, their safety monitoring, and common side effects.

• Identify causes of vaccine hesitancy and develop effective communication strategies to build patient confidence.

• Master correct vaccine administration, recognise contraindications, and manage adverse reactions.

• Understand consent, legal policies, and ethical issues in vaccination.

Learning Outcomes

• You will be able to describe the role of vaccines, herd immunity and their impact on health 

• Outline the childhood and adult immunisation schedules 

• Explain how vaccines work and the safety monitoring processes in place.

• Identify causes of vaccine hesitancy and develop effective communication strategies.

• Demonstrate correct vaccine administration and manage adverse reactions.

• Understand the legal, ethical, and consent requirements related to vaccination.