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Establishment (prison)—type of vaccine administered, vaccine type code N

Definition

The type of vaccine administered in a prison establishment, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Establishment (prison)—type of vaccine administered, vaccine type code N

Comments

Guide for use:

This data element is used in conjunction with the data element: Establishment (prison)—number of vaccines administered, Number N[NN] to gain information about the immunisation programs available in Australia's prisons.

Comments:

Immunisation is highly effective in reducing morbidity and mortality caused by vaccine-preventable diseases.

The Prisoner Health Information Group agreed that it was of most interest to collect information regarding hepatitis B, human papillomavirus and meningococcal vaccinations.

References

National Health and Medical Research Council 2008. The Australian Immunisation Handbook (9th edn). Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing.


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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