शिक्षा अभिलेखागार - मेलबोर्न वैक्सीन शिक्षा केंद्र (एमवीईसी)

MVEC’s CDIC social media poll: Results

At the recent पब्लिक हेल्थ एसोसिएशन ऑफ़ ऑस्ट्रेलिया (PHAA) Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference, MVEC invited conference attendees to answer a poll on our Instagram account (@mvecau) about their vaccine education experiences on social media.

We learnt that:

all respondents had seen vaccine misinformation or disinformation on social media
all who work with patients had had a patient raise concerns based on something they viewed on social media
most (88%) had learnt something about vaccines from an evidence-based, reliable social media account
most (93%) believe social media has a place in vaccine education.

The misinformation topic most respondents would like to see addressed by evidence-based social media creators is conspiracies.

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to the poll!

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Kids Health Info: The 2026 flu update with Dr Nigel Crawford (podcast)

MVEC Director Prof Nigel Crawford was recently a guest on the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Kids Health Info podcast.

Prof Crawford is the Director of SAEFVIC (Victorian safety reporting service) and MVEC, as well as medical head of the Royal Children’s Hospital Immunisation Service.

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Australian Islamic Medical Association: Flu vaccination guidance

The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) offers helpful guidance on influenza vaccination which address the permissibility of the nasal influenza vaccine containing porcine gelatine.

According to AIMA, the vaccine containing porcine gelatine is permissible (halal) to use. The non-porcine injectable vaccine is available for families who prefer an alternative.

AIMA: Flu vaccination guidance

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Contagious conversations: Responding to vaccine hesitancy (Podcast)

This new podcast series has been created in a collaboration between the संक्रामक रोगों के लिए आस्ट्रेलियाई समाज (एएसआईडी) और यह RACP Pomegranate Health Podcast. Listen to the first episode in the series on vaccine hesitancy now.

Contagious Conversations: Responding to vaccine hesitancy

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From the vault – NCIRS: AIR tip

For guidance on how to report newborn vaccinations for infants who are not yet enrolled in Medicare, refer to this टीकाकरण अनुसंधान और निगरानी के लिए राष्ट्रीय केंद्र (एनसीआईआरएस) resource: AIR Tip – 20 July 2023.

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Immunisation workshop in Mongolia

MVEC Director Prof Nigel Crawford and Education Nurse Coordinator Rachael McGuire recently travelled to Mongolia as part of a workshop with Mongolia’s National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) and Ministry of Health.

Facilitating with colleagues from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, the 5-day program focused on NITAG strengthening, optimising न्यूमोकोकल prevention and response, health economics, vaccine safety, and communication.

The international collaboration and support for evidence-based immunisation policy was a wonderful way to celebrate World Immunization Week! We look forward to the ongoing collaboration and continued learning.

This project was supported by the Gates Foundation. Thank you to UNICEF for the invitation.

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अद्यतित टीकाकरण संदर्भ पृष्ठ: इन्फ्लुएंजा

MVEC’s influenza reference page has been updated to include the latest recommendations and advice for the 2026 season. This includes a summary of vaccine brand for use in each age group as well as commonly asked questions.

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. Influenza infection can cause a spectrum of symptoms, from mild cough and cold features to systemic illnesses with multiple complications. Pregnant women, children under 5 years, those aged over 65 years, people with underlying medical conditions, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples carry the highest rates of morbidity and mortality within Australia.

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(NB: translated versions of the updated influenza reference page will be available soon)

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Benchmarque Group: Launceston immunisation seminar

Learn more and register on the Benchmarque Group event page.

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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.

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