अद्यतित प्रतिरक्षण संदर्भ पृष्ठ: रोटावायरस
Rotavirus infections are the leading cause of dehydrating gastroenteritis in young children. Rotaviruses belong to the genus रोटावायरस (in the family Reoviridae) which comprises eight species, referred to as A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.
MVEC has recently updated its reference page on rotavirus. The updated page includes more details on rotavirus symptoms, transmission and epidemiology. There is detail guidance on vaccine considerations, side effects, precautions and contraindications, as well as links to helpful resources.
Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
As of 29 April, the NIPVIP program has been expanded to allow pharmacies to claim payment for the administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.
Read more on the Department of Health and Aged Care website
MVEC: Launch of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program (February 2024)
Immunisation Coalition: 2024 COVID-19 webinar
On Tuesday 14 May, the Immunisation Coalition will hold its annual update on COVID-19 in Australia for GPs, immunisation nurses, pharmacists and other immunisation professionals.
The webinar will feature Prof Gary Grohmann as a speaker, and will be moderated by Dr Andrew Minton.
For more details and to register, visit the Immunisation Coalition event page.
ABC: AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing a decline in demand
AstraZeneca has commenced a global withdrawal of the COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria, which has not been available in Australia since March 2023.
The withdrawal is due to a surplus of available updated vaccines, which has caused a decline in demand for Vaxzevria.
Read more at ABC: AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing a decline in demand
एमवीईसी: कोविड-19
MVEC: Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)