5 January Department of Health Safety Alert - Zostavax Vaccine not to be used in people with compromised immune function January 5, 2021 By Announcement, Communication, Department of Health, General, Vaccinations 0 Deaths have occurred since 2017 due to disseminated vaccine-related varicella-zoster virus infection following Zostavax administration. It is important that health professionals are aware of the potential for this very rare adverse event when considering the appropriateness of Zostavax for their patients, including in patients on low dose immunosuppressive medication. Download the Department of Health advice below Attached Files CMO letter re Zostavax 22Dec2020.pdf 176.56 KB Related Articles AAPM Advocacy with Tasmanian Department of Health My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 Improving digital health literacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people The Australian Digital Health Agency met with representatives from state and territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services . Department of Human Services : Upgrading their digital health and aged care channels In the 2017-18 Budget, DHS received funding to enhance, stabilise and consolidate the existing health and aged care payments channels. Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans' Health Check Increased use of My Health Record by healthcare providers Comments are closed.