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Immunisation Pandemic vaccine program Develop pandemic specific immunisation program. Ensure needs of at risk groups are incorporated. Coordinate pandemic immunisation program. Coordinate implementation of state/territory immunisation programs [NIC]. Provide immunisation services. Identify individuals at risk that would be most likely to benefit from immunisations [GPs, health care nurses, hospitals, AICCHOs, pharmacies may also be used to provide immunisation services.] Medical Countermeasures Stockpiles: Deployment Coordinate operational management of the NMS when activated. (through NIR). Respond to national deficits, where possible. Coordinate distribution of stockpile materials and support use by public and health professionals (NMS or jurisdictional). Consider whether agreed triggers for deployment are present. Determine priority groups if there are areas of short supply [AHPPC]. Support distribution and use of stockpile items (particularly antivirals) potentially through PHN, hospitals, pharmacies, home nursing services (to facilitate easy acquisition and decrease time spent trying to obtain supplies.) Provide respiratory hygiene products and equipment to the general public for infection control [pharmacists]. Medical Countermeasures Stockpiles: Maintaining stockpiles Liaise with other Australian Government departments, such as Department of Finance and Deregulation or Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (for needs of embassy staff) regarding the NMS. Liaise with GPs and PHN. Share information with other jurisdictional government and health sector parties. Liaise with clinical sector. Consider and agree on prioritisation of stockpile if required [AHPPC]. Coordinate to identify a clear message on needs and provide this input through professional associations [e.g. RACGP, NACCHO, ACEM, ambulance services, RACF].