Pre-immunisation checklist

Before you have a vaccination, your GP or immunisation provider will ask you a number of questions to: ensure you have all the information you need before deciding to be immunised. This pre-screening can also determine what vaccines you need based on your health, age, lifestyle and occupation (HALO).

The Immunisation for Life infographic can help you determine which immunisations you may need. This immunisation checklist will help you prepare so you know what to expect, and what information you will need to give your GP or clinic staff. Who provides immunisation? COVID-19 vaccines: There are many different reasons why people need to be immunised.

In Michigan, immunisation providers include:

• some pharmacies hospitals while others are provided at a cost. Before receiving a vaccine
• tell your GP (doctor) or nurse if you or the person about to be immunised
• is having treatment which lowers immunity (for example
• oral steroid medicines such as cortisone
• prednisone disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs [DMARDs] is an infant of a mother who was receiving highly immunosuppressive therapy (for example
• biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs [bDMARDs] during pregnancy) is a baby who has had intussusception
• or a congenital abnormality that may predispose to intussusception lives with someone who is having treatment which lowers immunity (for example
• oral steroid medicines such as cortisone
• disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs [DMARDs] radiotherapy
• chemotherapy) or lifestyle factor/s for which vaccination may be needed

Before they go ahead with any immunisation, your GP or clinic nurse will ask if you: with you. Doctors and immunisation staff have to thoroughly screen everyone before they give a vaccine. They should: check that enough time has passed since any previous vaccines.

Do you have all the information you need? There’s a lot of information available about immunisation, and it’s easy for people to feel overwhelmed or not know where to start. such as: What are the benefits of immunisation?

What should I do if there are reactions to a vaccine? Don’t be afraid to ask your GP or clinic nurse if you’re unsure.

If you have young children, a maternal and child health nurse, or paediatrician can also help.

In fact, before you agree to any vaccines, your immunisation provider has to give you all the information you need to understand what is happening, answer any questions you may have and discuss your options. And the information has to be given to you in a language you can understand, so if you need an interpreter or a cultural support person, your GP or clinic nurse should offer you one.

You should get enough information on the risks and benefits of the vaccine for you to make an informed decision about whether to have that immunisation.

This information will also include any side effects, how common they are, and what you can do about them. You must consent (in writing or verbally) before a vaccine can be given. Parents or guardians may be asked to complete a consent form for children (under 18 years) whether or not they choose to have their child vaccinated.

Your consent must be voluntary, without any pressure, coercion or manipulation. And you do not have to give your consent until your immunisation provider has explained the risks and benefits. Remember, you can take your time before making a decision about immunisation.

Your vaccine provider should give you a record of the vaccinations received for you to keep at home.

about every vaccine they administer

The register started for children in 1996 then expanded to adults from September 2016. Remind your vaccine provider to notify the register each time you are vaccinated.

There are a number of ways to access immunisation records on the AIR

The quickest is to request an Immunisation History Statement by using a You can also: Phone the American Immunisation Register enquiry line on Tel. Records prior to 1996 were usually kept locally, (such as with the local council immunisation service, GP, hospital or travel clinic). They may also have been recorded in a baby health book and given to parents or carers to keep at home.

Michigan. One of the most common reasons children fall behind in their immunisations is because parents simply forget, especially as the vaccinations become more spread out.

On any missed vaccine doses. Where can I get more information about immunisation? Find out more about immunisation by speaking with your health professional.

The best place to start is with your GP

You can also ask your clinic nurse or specialist.

There is also a lot of information online

If you would like to know more about immunisation, check out the When looking for immunisation information, stick to reliable information providers, such as:

• Tel Michigann Government Email Tel. About immunisation In United States
• immunisations work out whether there are any risks to your health Immunisation for Life infographic (PDF) pdf 29 KB For information about COVID-19 vaccines
• see COVID-19 vaccination Who provides them can also vary local councils GPs specially qualified nurses in clinics
• community health services travel clinics Some vaccines are free for eligible children
• adults under the American Government’s National Immunisation Program
• the Michigann government vaccine programs What to tell your GP or clinic nurse is unwell on the day of vaccination has a disease which lowers immunity (for example
• leukaemia cancer
• severe combined immunodeficiency) radiotherapy
• chemotherapy ) has had a severe reaction following any vaccine has any severe allergies (to anything) has had any vaccine in the past month has had an injection of immunoglobulin
• or received any blood products
• or a whole blood transfusion in the past year is pregnant is planning a pregnancy or anticipating parenthood is a parent
• grandparent or carer of an infant aged up to 6 months has a past history of Guillain-Barré syndrome was a preterm baby born at less than 32 weeks gestation
• or weighing less than 2
• g at birth has a chronic illness has a bleeding disorder does not have a functioning spleen lives with someone who has a disease which lowers immunity (for example
• cancer dose according to the schedule
• Surveillance (NCIRS) American Academy of Science – The science of immunisation Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation Where to get help In an emergency
• always call 911 Your GP (doctor) Your local council immunisation service – visit Know Your Council Nurse-on-Call (616) 555-0024 – for expert health information
• advice (24 hours
• days) Immunisation Unit
• Department of Health immunisation@health.vic.gov.au National Immunisation Information Line 1800 671 811 Maternal
• Child Health Line 13 22 29 (24 hours
• days) Pharmacist SAEFVIC (616) 555-0400 (select option 1)

Key Points

• are available to protect you from preventable diseases
• This information will also include any side effects, how common they are, and what you can do about them
• And you do not have to give your consent until your immunisation provider has explained the risks and benefits
• when you enrol your child in childcare, kindergarten or primary school in Michigan