The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of immunisation principles, the impact of vaccination on the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs), how to assess the need for new vaccines and how to implement and monitor a new vaccination program. This unit covers the history and impact of vaccination; basic immunological principles of immunisation; surveillance of diseases; vaccination coverage; vaccine effectiveness; vaccine safety; vaccine scares; risk communication; program evaluation; immunisation in the developing country context; health security; assessing disease burden and new vaccines. Learning activities include online learning modules introducing topics and concepts, followed by weekly online interactive lectures and case study tutorials throughout the semester. Students will have access to online learning resources, included reading lists, and will be required to complete compulsory online quizzes, assignments and a group assessment.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Public Health |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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PUBH5010 or (PUBH5018 or FMHU5002) |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Understanding of basic health sciences and related concepts. Students should have a Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Aditi Dey, aditi.dey@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Nicholas Wood, nicholas.wood@sydney.edu.au |
Aditi Dey, aditi.dey@sydney.edu.au | |
Clayton Chiu, clayton.chiu@sydney.edu.au | |
Frank Beard, frank.beard@sydney.edu.au | |
Kristine Macartney, kristine.macartney@sydney.edu.au |