Vaccinations

Vaccination Services for Residential Care

Kate works in collaboration with local community pharmacies to provide onsite vaccination services for aged care homes across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Service Overview

Vaccination services include:

Coordination with a community pharmacy to manage vaccine supply
Cold chain compliance to ensure vaccines are stored and transported safely
On-site vaccine administration by an accredited pharmacist
Accurate and timely recording to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Flexibility to accommodate individual patients or group clinics

Who Is This Service For?

This service is suitable for:

Residential aged care facilities
Group homes or NDIS-supported living environments

Vaccinations may include:

Annual influenza (flu) vaccinations
COVID-19 boosters
Shingles
RSV
Other adult vaccines listed in the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standard.

All vaccines are administered in accordance with NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standard, National Vaccine Storage Guide, and National Immunisation Program.

Safety

Kate ensures that all aspects of the vaccination service meet the highest standards for patient safety and clinical care, including:

Maintenance of cold chain procedures throughout transport and storage
Anaphylaxis response readiness in accordance with immunisation training requirements
Informed consent recorded for all vaccine recipients
Post-vaccination observation and adverse event reporting where required

How to Book Vaccination Services

Vaccination visits can be arranged for individuals, small groups, or onsite clinics. Service coordination is flexible and tailored to the needs of your facility or organisation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can receive vaccinations from this service?

Residents of aged care facilities or group homes can receive pharmacist-administered vaccines. Consent is required and eligibility depends on the vaccine being offered.

Which vaccines are available?

Commonly administered vaccines include:

Seasonal influenza
COVID-19 booster
Other adult vaccines may be arranged in consultation with the community pharmacy or GP.

Is the cold chain maintained during transport?

Yes. All vaccines are stored and transported according to National Vaccine Storage Guide to ensure efficacy and safety.

Are vaccines recorded with the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)?

Yes. All administered vaccines are promptly recorded into the Australian Immunisation Record (AIR) within 10 business days.

Is there a cost for this service?

There are no additional costs for administering vaccines funded under the national immunisation program. Some vaccines are not funded under the national immunisation program and incur a cost.

Can Kate supply vaccinations independently?

No. Vaccination services are delivered in partnership with local pharmacies or the aged care facility who can source vaccines. Kate is credentialed to administer vaccines under current pharmacist authorisations.