RACGP

The Communicable Disease Control Directorate (CDCD) has partnered with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to bring you an update on Monkeypox. Date: Tuesday 6 September 2022 Time: 7pm to 8pm AWST Topic This webinar will focus on key updates relating to monkeypox infection in the primary healthcare setting, and will cover: • Epidemiology update, public health case and contact management, vaccine update Dr Jelena Maticevic, Senior Medical Advisor, WA Department of Health • Specimen collection, testing and infection prevention and control Dr David Speers, Clinical Microbiologist, PathWest Laboratory Medicine • Clinical presentations and case management Dr Belinda...

Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for our annual influenza update as we prepare for this year’s flu season. This webinar covers what to expect this winter, including timings and eligibility as well as updates on influenza, COVID and RSV. With Measles cases on the rise in WA, this webinar will also provide a useful update on Measles. Learning outcomes: 1. Identify patients most likely to benefit from influenza vaccination this year 2. Outline the factors that determine the optimal timing of seasonal influenza vaccinations 3. Describe the impact of vaccination on serious illness in WA

Infectious disease expert Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine.  He will also provide a ‘mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Department of Health, Western Australia. Hosted by GP Dr Ramya Raman. This webinar is delivered in...