Month: March 2026

SKAI: Talking with parents about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination

This recently published conversation guide aims to help immunisation providers engage confidently with parents and carers about the importance of timely human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.

Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI): Talking with parents about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination 

To learn more about HPV, visit MVEC: HPV. 

by Alice Black

TGA: 2026 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

On 4 March, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) published its 2026 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines report. 

The report covers the 2026 seasonal influenza vaccines, with information on vaccines by age group, vaccine ingredients and co-administration. 

For more information, visit MVEC: Influenza.

by Alice Black

ATAGI: Statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026

On 27 February, the national Department of Health and Aged Care released the ATAGI statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026.

Influenza vaccines are recommended annually and are funded on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for:

• children aged 6 months to less than 5 years 
• all adults aged 65 years and older 
• specific populations aged 5 to 64 years who are at greatest risk of developing complications from influenza infection (including pregnant women, First Nations people, and those with certain medical risk factors). 

For more details, refer to ATAGI’s full statement, and MVEC’s influenza reference page which has been updated for the 2026 influenza season. 

by Alice Black

Australian Immunisation Handbook: Pregnant women are recommended to receive an RSV vaccine during each pregnancy to protect their infant

Following its introduction for pregnant people in Australia last year, the RSV vaccination is now recommended in each pregnancy. 

MVEC has accordingly updated our ‘Vaccines in pregnancy’ A4 flyer. 

To read the recommendation in full, visit Australian Immunisation Handbook: Pregnant women are recommended to receive an RSV vaccine during each pregnancy to protect their infant. 

For more information, visit MVEC: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and MVEC: Maternal vaccination.

by Alice Black