This information is accurate as of 04/6/2026. Please refer back to the website to ensure all reference information is current and up-to-date.

News

September 21, 2023

Updated monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines approved by FDA

September 7, 2023

The Lancet: Surge of invasive group A strep in Australia

September 7, 2023

NCIRS: New Vaxelis and Infanrix hexa resource

September 7, 2023

ATAGI: Update on the COVID-19 vaccination program

September 7, 2023

Victorian Department of Health: Changes to Victorian vaccine cold chain management protocols

August 8, 2023

Queensland meningococcal B vaccination program announced

August 8, 2023

Locally acquired cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Victoria

August 7, 2023

Victorian Department of Health: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner immunisers

August 7, 2023

NCIRS: Influenza vaccination coverage data

July 27, 2023

Medical Journal of Australia: Local research examines COVID’s impact on cancer patients

July 13, 2023

The dangers of vaccine misinformation: Robert F Kennedy Jr

July 13, 2023

Department of Health and Aged Care: Vaccination for Our Mob

July 6, 2023

Reminder: Victorian Government funded pertussis program has ended

July 6, 2023

NIP change: New vaccine Vaxelis® available

July 6, 2023

NIP change: Bexsero® catch-up ongoing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 2

June 29, 2023

NCIRS: Influenza vaccination coverage data

June 15, 2023

Victorian Department of Health: Government funded pertussis program for partners and guardians to cease

June 15, 2023

NIP: Vaxelis® added to schedule

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The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) is an educational website, developed with the aim of providing up-to-date immunisation information for both healthcare professionals and members of the public. We are based at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), a research organisation, and are affiliated with SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community), the Victorian Vaccine Safety Service.

Latest news

June 4, 2026

NIP: Adult pneumococcal vaccination – Program advice for health professionals
June 4, 2026

Immunisation Coalition: Vale: Prof Allan Cripps memorial tribute webinar on pneumococcal disease
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