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
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
Influenza vaccine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The November meeting of the PBAC saw a positive endorsement for the extension of the influenza vaccine program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 5 -17 years. This decision supports influenza vaccine funding for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people of all ages on the NIP.
Please refer to the link below for further information:
November 2018 PBAC meeting positive recommendations
New vaccine preventable disease fact sheets
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has developed a series of factsheets detailing various vaccine preventable diseases (VPD's). These fact sheets provide information regarding the diseases, the number of cases reported in Australia, as well as rates of hospitalisation and deaths.
The fact sheets can be found via the following link:
Updated SAEFVIC Reporting Form (Online/ Print)
In support of the environment and sustainability efforts, MVEC encourages online reporting of adverse events following immunisations on www.aefican.org.au; online reporting ensures accuracy of information submitted to SAEFVIC.
However if a print copy is preferred, an updated SAEFVIC reporting form is now available on the SAEFVIC page.
WHO Immunization Monitoring Academy Webinars
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently hosting a series of webinars exploring specific topics in immunisation monitoring. These webinars are open to anyone with an interest in this area. Further information and details on registration can be found via the link below:
Immunization Monitoring Academy: Webinars
New meningococcal resources
The Australian Academy of Science has released a new video detailing the devastating impact of meningococcal disease.
To access this video, as well as other meningococcal information, please follow the link below:
MVEC: Meningococcal disease and vaccines
Menactra® and Prevenar 13® co-administration
Menactra® should not be administered on the same day as Prevenar 13®. Studies have shown that co-administration may result in a decreased immune response to some of the pneumococcal serotypes. If both vaccines are required, Prevenar 13® should be administered first followed by Menactra® at least 4 weeks later. If these vaccines are inadvertently administered on the same day, Prevenar 13® should be repeated a minimum of 8 weeks later. Menveo® and Nimenrix® may be co-administered with Prevenar 13®.
For further information please refer to The Australian Immunisation Handbook