New MVEC PDF resources available: FluMist
MVEC has recently added a digital version of our ‘FluMist consumer information sheet’ to our website. Designed for families, this 2-page resource provides an overview of influenza disease, the nasal spray vaccine, eligibility and common side effects, along with answers to commonly asked questions.
Visit our media library to access this resource and more.
New PDF resources available
MVEC has recently added a digital version of our ‘Vaccine guide for older adults’ booklet to our website. Designed for consumers, this booklet provides an outline of vaccines recommended for older adults, as well as helpful advice such as how to prepare for a vaccine, where to access vaccines and answers to common questions.
Visit our media library to access this resource and more.
Recording available now for members: CVU mini pneumococcal update (webinar)
ए recording of last week’s CVU mini webinar is now available for Education Portal members.
Featuring Prof Nigel Crawford, Ms Rachael McGuire and Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, hear the latest on pneumococcal vaccination in line with the 1 September 2025 changes to the childhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule, followed by a brief Q&A session.
By becoming an Education Portal member, you not only support MVEC, but you get exclusive access to:
- past webinar recordings
- eLearnings
- special ticket prices for face-to-face MVEC events.
If you’re not already a member, why not become one now?
MVEC on LinkedIn
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New MVEC website section: Flyers
We are excited to share that you can now access some of MVEC’s most popular infographic resources on our website. MVEC regularly posts vaccine education on social media, including visual content that was previously only viewable on Instagram @mvecau.
In our new Flyers section of the MVEC Media library, download A4 PDF versions of popular graphics.
Healthed: Current measles resurgence in Victoria, nationally and internationally (podcast)
MVEC director Prof Nigel Crawford recently appeared in a Healthed podcast episode to discuss the current measles situation in Australia and internationally.
The half-hour episode covers:
- clinical features and diagnosis of measles
- managing measles in general practice
- vaccination guidelines
- public health considerations
- use of immunoglobulin for immunosuppressed patients.
Listen now via Healthed’s website (CPD available).
Learn more about measles at एमवीईसी: खसरा
Infectious IDeas: A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD (podcast)
Dr Kathryn Edwards is a renowned expert in childhood respiratory diseases, and vaccine safety and efficacy in the United States.
In this podcast episode, Dr Edwards shares her journey to becoming a trailblazer in paediatric infectious disease prevention. Dr Edwards discusses the importance of vaccine safety and adverse event monitoring.
Infectious IDeas: A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD (podcast)
ABC Health Report (podcast): Why the US measles outbreak is so concerning
In a recent episode of the Health Report (19 April 2025), paediatric infectious diseases physician Dr Linny Phuong spoke about the ongoing outbreak of खसरा in the United States and the increasing number of cases emerging in Australia. Key discussion points include:
- disease transmission and the importance of herd immunity
- measles disease and complications
- vaccination (including the need for earlier doses for children travelling)
- maternal protection for newborns
- misinformation and barriers to vaccination.
You can listen to the podcast यहाँ.
New podcast episode (feat. Prof Nigel Crawford): Whooping cough – What you need to know
Prof Nigel Crawford recently spoke with Dr Rebecca Overton about pertussis (whooping cough) in a new podcast episode from HealthEd.
Key features of the discussion included:
- why have there been an increase in pertussis cases
- typical presenting symptoms
- complications of pertussis
- scheduled vaccines (including maternal vaccination)
- how to address concerns about vaccination.
You can listen to the podcast यहाँ.
MVEC featured on health podcasts
MVEC nurse educators Katie Butler and Rachael McGuire have recently featured as guests on local health podcasts.
Katie was a guest on the PAEDS Education ‘PEADS Small Talk’ podcast, as part of a mini series celebrating International Nurses Day (12 May).
Listen now, IND Mini Series: Katie – The Immunisation Educator Nurse
Rachael was a guest on the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub podcast ‘The conversation with the experts’ where she discussed vaccine administration.
Listen now, Vaccine administration insights