NT Independent: Free meningococcal B vaccination now available for infants, adolescents
Effective since 1 January 2025, a new vaccine program provides menB protection for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years and adolescents aged 14 to 19 years.
NT Independent: Free meningococcal B vaccination now available for infants, adolescents
New MVEC RSV resources
MVEC has updated its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reference page to reflect the new National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccine program.
From 3 February 2025, eligible pregnant women will be able to access the maternal RSV vaccine Abrysvo for free. The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care is also supporting national access to the monoclonal antibody Nirsevimab (brand name, Beyfortus) for newborns and young children at high risk of serious illness from RSV and where Abrysvo was not administered during pregnancy.
Read more about RSV and find links to helpful resources at MVEC: RSV.
Register for our CVU mini webinar on Wednesday 5 February for health professionals.
Updated immunisation reference page: Meningococcal
MVEC has updated its meningococcal reference page following the discontinuation of the Trumenba vaccine.
Along with information on meningococcal disease, epidemiology and prevention, the updated page includes new advice for those who have already started a primary course of Trumenba.
Immunisation Coalition 26th Annual Scientific Meeting: Register now
The Immunisation Coalition’s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from Sunday 9 to Monday 10 February 2025.
Onsite spots are fully booked but registrations are still open for the ONLINE event.
Learn more and register on the Immunsation Coalition event page.
Vaccine education survey: Have your say!
Now that we are back, we want your input, insights and feedback to ensure the educational content we provide meets your needs.
Please support our relaunch by completing this brief survey (3–5 minutes).
Coming soon: Immunisation Skills Workshop – Friday 28 March 2025
MVEC will be holding a half-day workshop focused in the areas of:
- promoting vaccine confidence
- how to have difficult conversations.
Date: Friday 28 March 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm AEDT
Location: Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Registrations will be opening soon
Learn more: MVEC: Immunisation Skills Workshop – Friday 28 March 2025.
Register now: CVU mini – Wednesday 5 February 2025 (webinar)
MVEC’s upcoming CVU mini will be on the topic of RSV preventative therapies.
This webinar offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to hear from leading experts on the latest in RSV prevention.
Hear from Prof Nigel Crawford, Dr Ingrid Laemmle-Ruff and Ms Rachael McGuire, followed by a brief Q&A session.
Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 pm AEDT
Location: online (zoom link will be provided)
Registration fee: free event
Learn more and register: MVEC: CVU mini – Wednesday 5 February 2025.
For more information about RSV, go to MVEC: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).