The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care recently added a new chapter on mpox (previously known as monkeypox) to the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

Mpox is a viral zoonosis (an infection spread from animals to humans). In Victoria, vaccination is available free of charge for individuals who meet certain criteria.

The new chapter on mpox includes detailed information on mpox disease, epidemiology, vaccination and more.

Read the new chapter at Australian Immunisation Handbook: Mpox

Victorian Department of Health: Mpox
MVEC: Mpox

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About MVEC

The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) is an educational website, developed with the aim of providing up-to-date immunisation information for both healthcare professionals and members of the public. We are based at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), a research organisation, and are affiliated with SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community), the Victorian Vaccine Safety Service.

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