Special Considerations For Fluvax Recalls
Fluvax requires special consideration.
- Firstly, Fluvax is a seasonal vaccination. Recalls generated by OnRegistration or OnPresentation events will rarely align appropriately with the Fluvax season.
- Secondly, Fluvax is indicated both for age (50 years) and a range of chronic diseases. The latter presents a challenge in keeping Automated Recall Types up-to-date as additional disease Clinical Item Types are defined in Communicare.
Recommendation
Seasonally, when the Fluvax becomes available, run a Fluvax Report that lists all patients over 50 plus those with diagnoses that indicate Fluvax, excluding those that have been given Fluvax since February of the current year. Contact Communicare Support with a written list of the chronic conditions to be included if you need assistance to create the Fluvax Report.
Communicare Support can also provide a SQL Script that can be run annually to create appropriate recalls on a seasonal basis. Creating recalls will enhance opportunistic immunisation.
Generally don't generate recalls on both OnRegistration and OnPresentation events, though it can be done successfully if due care and diligence are exercised. For more information, see Recalling on both OnRegistration and OnPresentation Events.