For health professionals
The delivery of Western Australian immunisation schedule vaccines to children attending appointments at PCH plays a vital role in reducing the burden of vaccine preventable diseases within the community.
Immunisation services at PCH are provided via the Stan Perron Immunisation Centre and the Specialist Immunisation Clinic, both of which are led by the Infectious Diseases Department.
Referrals
No referral is required to attend the Stan Perron Immunisation Centre.
All Specialist Rooms, GP’s and WACHS referrers are advised to direct all non-urgent referrals for PCH outpatient services to the Central Referral Service.
Referrers are encouraged to review the PCH ‘Pre-Referral guidelines’ for guidance on eligibility and suitability for some types of referrals. For adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) refer to the WA vaccine safety surveillance (WAVSS) at Department of Health (external link) and submit an AEFI report via:
Seasonal influenza vaccination
A targeted influenza immunisation service is provided each year at Perth Children's Hospital prior to and during the flu season by experienced immunisation nurses.
All children visiting the hospital are welcome to attend the Stan Perron Immunisation Centre.
Telephone advice
- Health professionals at PCH: via Vocera, search for Immunisation to connect with the relevant immunisation health professional. In addition, Infectious Diseases consultative advice can be sought for patients at PCH with individualised vaccine requirements.
- Health professionals in the community: for advice about complex paediatric immunisations, call the PCH switchboard and ask to speak to the Infectious Diseases registrar on call or afterhours on call consultant.