Updated immunisation reference page: Translated 2026 influenza page

Translated version of MVEC’s recently updated 2026 influenza reference page are now available. This reference is available to read in Vietnamese, Hindi and Simplified Chinese. 

MVEC’s influenza reference page details recommendations for flu vaccination in 2026, including:  

  • influenza strains included in this year’s vaccines  
  • brands available by age and funding  
  • commonly asked questions.  

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Immunisation Coalition: 10th Annual Immunisation Forum 2026

The Immunisation Coalition will hold its 10th Annual Immunisation Forum (AIF) hybrid event in Melbourne this June. Registrations are now open for onsite or online attendance. 

तारीख: 18 June 2026
समय: 8:30 am–4:20 pm AEST
कार्यक्रम का स्थान: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Learn more and register via the Immunisation Coalition’s event page. 


Immunisation Coalition: RSV Expert Meeting 2026

The Immunisation Coalition will hold its RSV Expert Meeting 2026 in Melbourne this June. Registrations are now open for onsite or online attendance.

तारीख: 15 June 2026
समय: 7:00–9:00 pm AEST
कार्यक्रम का स्थान: Marvel Stadium, Docklands

Learn more and register via the Immunisation Coalition’s event page. 

Learn more about RSV at MVEC: RSV.


ASID Annual Scientific Meeting 2026: Register now

The संक्रामक रोगों के लिए आस्ट्रेलियाई समाज (एएसआईडी) will hold its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting in Hobart, Tasmania. This year’s conference theme is: Exploring the Terrain: Humans, Vectors & Pathogens. Find out more and register via the event website. 
तारीख: 27–30 May 2026
Location: 
Hobart, Tasmania


Free influenza vaccination programs in Queensland and Western Australia

Queensland and Western Australia have announced free flu vaccination programs for 2026. 

For details on timing of programs and the vaccines offered, read more on each state’s influenza program website: 

Learn more about influenza vaccination in 2026 on MVEC’s influenza reference page. 


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.


Save the date: CVU Thursday 29 October 2026

MVEC’s Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) returns in 2026! The CVU offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to hear from leading experts on the latest developments and trends in immunisation.

तारीख: Thursday 29 October 2026
कार्यक्रम का स्थान: The University of Melbourne

Stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, we would like to gauge interest in an accredited, bespoke, immunisation-centred CPR refresher (HLTAID009) and anaphylaxis training session as an optional add-on to the CVU, delivered in collaboration with PAEDS Education.

MVEC has previously offered this training as part of an Immunisation Skills Workshop. Participants have described the training as:

  • "Relevant and supportive"
  • "Great education and hands on experience"
  • "Very informative and friendly staff"

Please submit your expression of interest via this form.


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