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Immunisation safety and reporting The Immunisation team actively investigates, reports and responds to adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) in western Sydney. This allows: • monitoring the safety of vaccines through regular surveillance • supporting clinicians with advice for further immunisation doses • building public confidence by demonstrating the safety of immunisation programs.

983 AEFI notifications were received and managed during the 2021-22 financial year, compared to pre-COVID-19 AEFI notifications of 41 in 2019-20.

Nextdoor online neighbourhood

In 2022:

1 in 11 western Sydney* households are on nextdoor. Over 40,400 local members can access our nextdoor page.

CPH uses the nextdoor neighbourhood network to proactively share health information relevant to the community. Posted information includes COVID- safety, managing COVID-19 symptoms at home, mental health and wellbeing, keeping active, and how to access free health programs and services.

118 CPH posts (Jan - Dec 2022). 322,750 total post views. Up to 12,470 views per post.

*Blacktown, Cumberland, Hills Shire, Parramatta Local Government Areas.

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