Updated resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
An updated immunisation reference page is now online for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This new page also details the latest recommendations for meningococcal immunisation in this population group. From 2019 Influenza vaccination will be funded for all people from 6-months of age. To view the page please follow the link below:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation recommendations
CVU on Fri 26th Apr 2019 - 30% Celebratory Discount: WINNERS!
Congratulations to the following subscribers, you have secured yourself a 30% discount to the upcoming CVU! The winners for this contest are:
- Tracy Ann Murphy from The University of Melbourne
- Roslyn Wilson from Knox City Council
- Julie Cockle from Knox City Council
- Anna Mikic from City of Whittlesea
- Evelyn Lee from The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
- Jessica Merry from City of Melton
- Kathryn Nalder from City of Greater Bendigo
- Bernadette Kosmina from City of Wodonga
- Sandra Mogg from Moira Shire Council
See you there!
CVU on Fri 26th Apr 2019 - 5 FREE Tickets for Regional Victoria (only) Immunisation Health Professionals: WINNERS!
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the contest. We are happy to announce the following winners:
- Ellen Brewster from Casterton Coleraine Medical Centre
- Kathryn Shepherd from Hamilton Medical Group
- Brenda Miller from City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Medical Centre
- Anu Tillekeratne from Hospital Street Doctors
- Roanne Reynolds from Ovens Medical Group
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tips for discussing vaccination
You don't have to be an expert to be an effective advocate for vaccination. Dr. Jessica Kaufman and Dr. Margie Danchin have shared some helpful tips on the best approach to discussing immunisation. Read the full story.
Get the facts about immunisation
The Australian Government Department of Health has just developed a new media campaign supporting the importance of immunisation, vaccinating on time and the safety of vaccines. More information can be found via the Get the facts about immunisation campaign site or via the links below:
It's really important to vaccinate on time
Dr Nigel Crawford explains how vaccines are tested and monitored for safety
The Australian Government is vaccinating against more diseases than ever before
Vaccines strengthen your child's immune system
Updated maternal immunisation resources
Monash Health immunisation have recently updated their patient information brochures regarding Influenza and Pertussis vaccination during pregnancy. Please find these updated resources via our reference page below:
Maternal vaccination during pregnancy
CVU bookings now open
You can now purchase tickets to the Clinical Vaccinology Update on Friday 26th April.
Please follow the link on our EVENTS page to secure your place now!
MVEC has a new web address!
To reflect our alliance with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, we can now be found at mvec.mcri.edu.au
We welcome any feedback via email: [email protected]
New immunisation resource for children
The Mexican Virology Network was founded in 2015 with the aims of promoting research into virus detection and treatment. To reflect their keen interest in communicating facts about diseases and prevention, they have created a new children's book outlining the importance of vaccination. "Paul has Measles" hopes to teach children, their parents and their teachers how important it is to prevent infectious diseases. It has been translated into many languages in an effort to reach the broader population. To view the English version, please click on the link below