Preparing for flu season: how HealthPathways Melbourne can help

With flu season approaching, it’s essential for general practices to implement strategies to protect patients and staff.

Respiratory infections, particularly the flu, can spread quickly in clinical settings, so implementing effective strategies is key to minimising risk.

Key pathways for managing respiratory infections

To help your practice stay prepared, we’ve compiled a list of important pathways for flu season and beyond:

• For ways to manage respiratory infections while minimising risk, see: Assessing Respiratory Presentations in General Practice
• For guidelines for flu vaccination, see Immunisation – Influenza
• For managing post-vaccination reactions, see Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs)
• For best practice vaccine handling, see Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Breaches
• For quick links to immunisation services and vaccine supply, see Practice Management Resources

Additional resources to support your practice

• Australian Immunisation Handbook
• National Vaccine Storage Guidelines: ‘Strive for 5’