MVEC is an independent source of immunisation education, advice and recommendations for healthcare professionals and members of the public.
Immunisation Skills Workshop
On 24 October 2025 MVEC is holding an in-person, half-day workshop designed to educate and upskill accredited immunisation providers.
PDF resources
Download or print MVEC flyers and booklets, for healthcare professionals and for the general public.
MVEC has developed a survey to better understand experiences and practices around the administration of non-scheduled or additional vaccines.
Help inform immunisation-related education by completing this brief survey (up to 5 minutes).
New eLearning: Intradermal injection essentials
Regardless of your experience, this course provides healthcare professionals with the foundation knowledge needed when administering intradermal injections.
To get started, you will need to be an Education Portal member.
Webinar: Changes to the childhood and adolescence pneumococcal vaccine schedule
On 16 September 2025 MVEC held a CVU mini, updating healthcare professionals on pneumococcal vaccination in Australia.
The recording is now exclusively available for Education Portal members. Hear from Prof Nigel Crawford, Ms Rachael McGuire and Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, followed by a Q&A session.
The Vaccine Coverage Podcast
The series is made for anyone who wants to learn more about vaccination: parents, people receiving vaccines and vaccine providers too!
BCG clinics
Did you know MVEC’s tuberculosis/BCG reference page includes a list of Victorian clinics where you can get your BCG vaccine administered?
2025 national RSV mother and infant protection program
Learn more by watching our recorded webinar on RSV preventative therapies, or by visiting our reference page
REFERENCES
A–Z immunisation references
Our easy-to-follow immunisation reference pages cover a wide range of topics, including vaccine safety, recommendations for special risk groups, administration guidance and more. Every page links to reliable resources from trustworthy sources for further information.
NEWS
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EVENTS
Benchmarque Group: RSV vaccination for older people webinar
An overview of RSV disease burden in older Australians, current vaccine options, eligibility criteria, and key clinical considerations for supporting vaccine uptake.
Time and date: 1:00–2:00 pm AEST on 22 July 2026 OR 6:00–7:00 pm AEST on 23 July 2026
VSNA Biennial Conference 2026 — Beyond the Classroom
The Victorian School Nurses Association’s (VSNA) 2026 conference will step outside the health centre and into the real-world challenges of off-campus care.
Location: ANMF Vic Branch, Melbourne
Austin Immunisation Symposium
Explore the latest evidence, emerging trends and practical innovations shaping the future of immunisation.
Location: Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria
Options XIII Conference for the Control of Influenza
The largest global scientific meeting focused on influenza prevention, control, and treatment.
Location: Washington, DC, USA
20th Vaccine Congress
The congress will bring together leading experts from all over the world to share the latest cutting-edge discoveries in the field of vaccine science.
Location: Sevilla Melia, Seville, Spain
Annual Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) – Thursday 29 October 2026
MVEC’s Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) returns in 2026! The CVU offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to hear from leading experts on the latest developments and trends in immunisation.
ACIPC 2026 International Conference
The 2026 conference theme, From Knowledge to Action: Delivering Impact in Infection Prevention and Control, will explore how evidence and expertise can be translated into meaningful outcomes across healthcare settings.
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland and online
Immunisation Skills Workshop – Friday 24 October 2025
The October 2025 Immunisation Skills Workshop is an interactive event, designed to educate and upskill accredited immunisation providers.
Vaccine Safety Report
Some description about the purpose of the SAEFVIC Vaccine Safety Report and what’s it all about.