New immunisation reference page: Febrile seizures (Febrile convulsions)
Febrile seizures are typically triggered by a sudden rise in temperature and more commonly occur in very young children. Febrile seizures can be classified as simple or complex, with 1 in 30 children experiencing a febrile seizure at some point during their childhood.
Although vaccines can cause fevers, febrile seizures following vaccination are not common.
Our new reference page provides an overview of febrile seizures and outlines the recommendations following a vaccine proximate seizure.
To read more follow the link below:
MVEC: Febrile seizures (Febrile convulsions)
ATAGI recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11 years
Following the TGA’s provisional approval, ATAGI has put forth a guideline that recommends the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) in children aged 6 to 11 years.
Clinical data supports that Spikevax produces a strong immune response and reduces the likelihood of children in this cohort developing COVID-19.
This statement addresses the recommendations, considerations and rationale for the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11.
To read the full statement, follow the link below.