New immunisation reference page: Neutropenia: Vaccine recommendations for children with chronic neutropenia

Children with neutropenia are at increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections and therefore preventing infections in this group is a priority in order to protect these children against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). However, this patient group is not addressed in The Australian Immunisation Handbook.

Our new reference page, Neutropenia: vaccine recommendations for children with chronic neutropenia discusses the recommendations for this group based on international guidelines and local consensus.

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MVEC: New immunisation reference page: Neutropenia: Vaccine recommendations for children with chronic neutropenia


12-17 वर्ष आयु वर्ग को शामिल करने के लिए आधुनिक COVID-19 वैक्सीन का TGA अनंतिम अनुमोदन

4 सितंबर 2021 को थेराप्यूटिक गुड्स एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन (TGA) ने दी अस्थायी स्वीकृति 12-17 वर्ष आयु वर्ग को शामिल करने के लिए अपने COVID-19 वैक्सीन- स्पाइकवैक्स (इलासोमेरन) के लिए मॉडर्न ऑस्ट्रेलिया पीटीवाई लिमिटेड को। यह निर्णय 18 वर्ष और उससे अधिक आयु के व्यक्तियों में उपयोग के लिए 9 अगस्त 2021 को स्पाइकवैक्स को टीजीए द्वारा दी गई अनंतिम स्वीकृति के बाद लिया गया है।

अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त करने के लिए, कृपया नीचे दिए गए लिंक में हमारे समर्पित MVEC Moderna COVID-19 टीकाकरण पृष्ठ देखें:

एमवीईसी मॉडर्न कोविड-19 टीकाकरण पृष्ठ


New immunisation reference page: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Immune thrombocytopenia, also previously known as idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is an uncommon autoimmune condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks platelets (the cells found in the blood which normally help the blood to clot).

Our new reference page discusses the background of ITP, including presentation of the condition and the association between ITP and MMR vaccines. Our page also answers questions around ITP and COVID-19 vaccines, including whether or not COVID-19 vaccines should be administered to people with a history of ITP.

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MVEC: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)


MVEC animation: Myocarditis, pericarditis and COVID-19 vaccines

MVEC have created a new animation to help explain myocarditis and pericarditis which have been reported in a small number of individuals who have received mRNA कोविड-19 टीके Comirnaty™ और Moderna.

To view the animation and to find out more information, please refer to our myocarditis, pericarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccines immunisation reference page:
MVEC animation: Myocarditis and pericarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccines


COVID-19 vaccine FAQs: women's health

We have expanded our COVID-19 vaccine FAQs to include a section specific to women's health.

To view commonly asked questions on COVID vaccines and planning pregnancy, pregnancy, breast-feeding and menstruation please please follow the link below:

MVEC: COVID-19 vaccine FAQs: women's health

 

 


अद्यतन टीकाकरण संदर्भ पृष्ठ: सुई भय

We have recently updated our Needle phobia page to include the latest information and resources available for addressing needle phobia.

Our page includes information and strategies for health care providers, individuals and care givers to manage needle phobia and immunisation.

To view this page, please click on the following link:

एमवीईसी: नीडल फोबिया


SAEFVIC रैपिड रिपोर्ट: COVID-19 वैक्सीन AEFI के लिए एक नया रिपोर्टिंग मार्ग

Reporting adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) is not mandatory in Victoria, however doing so allows the rapid investigation of any potential vaccine or system problems. This helps to ensure a safe and effective immunisation program and it maintains community confidence in vaccines.

The new SAEFVIC Rapid reporting pathway has been launched for reporting any common or expected side effects following a COVID-19 vaccine. Reporting via this pathway will not result in follow up of clinical symptoms however it will contribute to data collection and assist health authorities to understand the frequency of symptoms occurring. Should the vaccinee experience significant side effects, completing the SAEFVIC Extended report is recommended.

For more information on SAEFVIC, symptoms that should be reported, and instructions on how to report, please visit our immunisation reference page below:

MVEC: Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community (SAEFVIC)


Updated immunisation reference page: Vaccine confidence

We have recently updated our Vaccine confidence immunisation reference page to include the latest information  and resources available to help address people’s questions and concerns about vaccines.

Our page includes information on how to talk to people who have concerns about vaccines, how to tackle misinformation and how to be a vaccine champion in your workplace or community.

To view this page, please click on the following link:

MVEC: Vaccine confidence

 


New immunisation reference page: Myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, whilst pericarditis is an inflammatory disease of the lining of the heart muscle. They are rare conditions, most commonly associated with viral infections (including SARS-CoV-2) but can also be triggered by other factors such as medications and autoimmune conditions. Globally, an increased number of cases above an expected population rate of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported in individuals who have received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (eg. Comirnaty™ and Moderna).

Our new reference page discusses the temporal association of myocarditis and pericarditis with mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, symptoms, investigations, as well as the implications on future COVID-19 vaccination.

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MVEC: Myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

 

 


New immunisation reference page: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Following the announcement by the Australian Government that 25 million doses (as well as additional variant specific versions) of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Elasomeran, had been secured for the Australian population, this vaccine was last week granted provisional determination by the TGA.

Our new reference page explores the various clinical trials involving Elasomeran, as well as details the immunogenicity, efficacy and safety data available for this vaccine.

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MVEC: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine


एमवीईसी के बारे में

मेलबोर्न वैक्सीन एजुकेशन सेंटर (एमवीईसी) एक शैक्षिक वेबसाइट है, जिसे स्वास्थ्य सेवा पेशेवरों और जनता के सदस्यों दोनों के लिए अद्यतित टीकाकरण जानकारी प्रदान करने के उद्देश्य से विकसित किया गया है। हम मर्डोक चिल्ड्रन्स रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (MCRI), एक शोध संगठन पर आधारित हैं, और SAEFVIC (समुदाय में टीकाकरण के बाद प्रतिकूल घटनाओं की निगरानी), विक्टोरियन वैक्सीन सुरक्षा सेवा से संबद्ध हैं।