WA Primary Health Alliance

Western Australia is currently experiencing a syphilis outbreak, with increases in cases of infectious syphilis and congenital syphilis in the community. This has prompted changes to recommendations to clinical practice that are relevant to general practitioners. This webinar will address: clinical presentations of syphilis testing, including current protocols recommended during pregnancy management, including principles of care when engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse populations Register HERE.

Join infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Effler for our annual influenza update as we prepare for this year’s flu season. This webinar will explore what we can expect for the 2024 flu season and a brief update on the latest in COVID. We’ll cover what to expect this flu season, including timings and eligibility. We will also look at the up-to-date health department data, the flu vaccine program and provide an update on COVID boosters and antivirals. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Prof...

The fifth instalment of WA Primary Health Alliance’s Healthy Weight Masterclass webinar series will focus on supporting children and families living with a higher weight. As a result of this webinar, attendees should have: Improved understanding, confidence and skills in paediatric weight management and the impact of weight stigma on children and adolescents. The ability to identify and recommend patient-centred, evidence-based lifestyle and dietary changes to manage patients’ health and improve outcomes. Find out more and register today.

Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance 29 August 2024 (5.00pm to 6.00pm AWST) Vaccination during pregnancy does not only protect the mother but also generates antibodies that can cross the placenta, providing protection to the unborn baby. Immunisations are even more important as we age.  Our immune system begins to decline in its ability to fight off infections, which makes people ages over 65 (Aboriginal people over 55) and older more vulnerable to diseases like influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and shingles. Topics included in this webinar: Understanding the immunisation schedule for pregnant people and adults Gain an understanding of immunisation before...