Immunisation Coalition Webinar: Meningococcal Disease in Australia

This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases.
2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection.
3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine behaviours.
4. Identify the barriers and enablers to greater meningococcal vaccination uptake at both patient and practitioner levels.
5. Describe strategies that can be taken by GPs and their clinics to improve meningococcal vaccination rates in their communities.

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