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 2, 2020

Zostavax safety advice: not to be administered to people with compromised immune function

August 26, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Foetal embryonic cells- utilised in vaccine development platforms

August 23, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Immunosuppression and vaccines

August 14, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Breastfeeding and immunisations

July 28, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Eczema and immunisations

July 21, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Vaccine development and safety

July 20, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Live-attenuated vaccines in patients receiving regular red blood cell transfusions

July 8, 2020

Zostavax safety advisory

July 1, 2020

MVEC immunisation reference page updates reflecting NIP changes 1 July 2020

May 6, 2020

Influenza vaccine and egg allergy

April 1, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Intradermal vaccination

March 30, 2020

Pharmacist Immuniser Update

March 17, 2020

How do I know which influenza brand to use in the 2020 influenza season?

March 11, 2020

Influenza vaccine 2020 FAQ’s

March 10, 2020

MVEC Influenza recommendations 2020

February 17, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Gelatin allergy and vaccines

February 12, 2020

Maternal vaccination during pregnancy reference page update

February 7, 2020

New immunisation reference page: Recommended additional vaccines for purchase up to 20 years of age (unfunded)

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About MVEC

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

May 21, 2026

Australian Immunisation Handbook: RSV chapter updated
May 21, 2026

Western Australia: Free RSV program expanded to protect at-risk over 50s
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