MVEC eLearning: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
MVEC are excited to launch the next of our eLearning packages. Our eLearning packages are designed to allow immunisation providers consolidate and evaluate their technical skills. Targeted resources are available to assist with our eLearning and a certificate of completion will be made available upon completion of the corresponding eLearning quiz.
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) demonstrates what SIRVA is, how it can be prevented, how SIRVA can be diagnosed and treated, as well as how to report SIRVA.
You can access Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) via our MVEC Education Portal or via the following link:
MVEC eLearning: Vaccination Procedures
MVEC are excited to launch our first eLearning package. Our eLearning packages are designed to allow immunisation providers consolidate and evaluate their technical skills. Targeted resources are available to assist with our eLearning and a certificate of completion will be made available upon completion of the corresponding eLearning quiz.
Vaccination Procedures provides an overview into the vaccination process including pre-immunisation assessment, the cold chain, vaccine administration technique and post vaccination procedures.
You can access Vaccination Procedures via the MVEC Education Portal or via the following link:
Check your knowledge on cold chain with MVEC's new quiz
MVEC and the Victorian DHHS Immunisation section have developed a new quiz for immunisation providers, aiming to check their knowledge on vaccine cold chain. Adherence to cold chain guidelines is essential to ensure that any vaccine administered to patients is safe and efficacious.
To access this quiz please head to the MVEC Education Portal or click on the link below:
Check your knowledge on the July 2020 NIP changes
Developed in conjunction with the Victorian DHHS Immunisation section, MVEC is excited to share the new "July 2020 National Immunisation Program changes" quiz. This quiz aims to check the knowledge of immunisation providers on the recent changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). It can be found via our MVEC Education Portal or by following the link below:
VicVax (Victorian Immunisation Schedule) app- currently undergoing review
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) underwent changes from 1 July 2020. As a result, VicVax, MVEC's Victorian immunisation schedule application, is currently undergoing review and has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. If you have downloaded the VicVax app, kindly delete it from your devices as it is no longer up to date with the current immunisation schedule.
In the interim, please refer to the Victorian Immunisation Schedule - July 2020.
Test your 2020 influenza vaccine knowledge with our quiz!
We have developed a short quiz about the available 2020 influenza vaccines! Check your knowledge of the 2020 influenza recommendations and vaccines here:
MVEC 2020 Influenza vaccine quiz
Our 2020 influenza vaccine resources can be found here:
- How do I know which influenza brand to use in the 2020 influenza season?
- MVEC influenza vaccine recommendations 2020
- MVEC Influenza vaccine: frequently asked questions
Why vaccination against polio is important
Introduction of Gardasil 9
With the transition from Gardasil® to Gardasil 9® on the National Immunisation Program in January 2018, MVEC has created a new Immunisation Reference page on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Please follow the link for details MVEC: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Interesting SAEFVIC education articles
We have created a new immunisation reference page containing interesting case studies and other educational articles written by SAEFVIC and published in the Department of Health newsletter.
For more information please follow the link to our website SAEFVIC education articles
New Measles Alert
Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes skin rash and fever. (In severe cases, it can lead to sometimes fatal complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation.)
Melbourne is experiencing increased measles activity—several children have been admitted to the RCH, and cases have occurred in returned travellers.
Anyone who hasn’t been immunised is at high risk of infection—particularly children and healthcare workers.
To help stop the spread of measles, please share this information:
- Immunisation is the best protection against measles.
- Under the National Immunisation Program, a 1st measles vaccine dose is recommended at 12 months of age. A 2nd routine dose is recommended either at 18 months of age or 3.5 to 4 years of age (depending on date of birth).
- If parents request an early second dose for their child (for example, because they are aged between 13 months and 4 years), a second dose can be provided at least one month after the initial dose.
- The second dose will be MMR-Varicella (MMRV) or MMR (for children that have previously received a funded monovalent Varicella vaccine at 18 months of age).
- Whilst there is no active recalling of patients for measles vaccinations, 2nd measles doses administered early are government funded and will be accepted as valid doses by the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR).
- If you are unsure about your child’s vaccination history or your own immunity, check your immunisation records and/or contact your general practitioner.
- Additional measles vaccine doses for adults require a prescription.
For more information contact the RCH Immunisation Centre on (03) 9345 6599 or 1300 882 924.
Further resources can be found at:
Victorian Department of Health: Measles News release