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    • Nursing and Midwifery
    • Public Health
    • Immunisation

    Background:

    • The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is the national authority regulating nurses and midwives in Australia.
    • Vaccination is a critical public health intervention.
    • Professional bodies play a key role in guiding healthcare practitioners' roles in vaccination programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inform nurses and midwives about their professional responsibilities concerning vaccination.
    • To provide guidance on the NMBA's position regarding the involvement of nurses and midwives in vaccination initiatives.
    • To ensure consistent and evidence-based vaccination practices among nursing and midwifery professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • The NMBA published a formal position statement.
    • The statement was released on 11 October 2016.
    • The content addresses the role of nurses and midwives in vaccination.

    Main Results:

    • A definitive position statement on 'Nurses, midwives and vaccination' was issued by the NMBA.
    • The statement provides a framework for professional conduct related to immunisation.
    • The document is accessible via the NMBA website.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses and midwives are expected to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the NMBA position statement on vaccination.
    • The statement reinforces the importance of vaccination within the scope of nursing and midwifery practice.
    • Adherence to the statement supports public health goals and professional standards.