New immunisation reference page: Immunosuppression in pregnancy and infant vaccine recommendations
Immunosuppressive therapies play an important role in the treatment of many medical conditions.
MVEC has recently published a new immunisation reference page on immunosuppression in pregnancy and infant vaccine recommendations. The page includes a new guidance, developed as a collaboration between MVEC, Queensland Children’s Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
MVEC: Immunosuppression in pregnancy and infant vaccine recommendations
Translated versions of immunisation reference pages: Influenza and Tuberculosis (BCG)
We are excited to let you know that we are now offering translated versions of a couple of our most popular immunisation reference pages.
Của chúng tôi Và tuberculosis/BCG reference pages are both available to read in Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese.
These two reference pages include information on disease symptoms, epidemiology, transmission and vaccine recommendations.
The pages are available via the banner on our homepage, links at the top of our A–Z reference page or by selecting the preferred language from a drop-down box on the reference page itself (MVEC: Cúm Và MVEC: Tuberculosis/BCG).
Updated immunisation reference page: COVID‑19
We have updated our COVID-19 reference page with up-to-date guidance on currently available COVID-19 vaccines, across age groups.
The newly updated page includes recommendations on the use of the new monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccines and answers to commonly asked questions relating to the new vaccines as well as other COVID-19 vaccine-related queries.
Updated immunisation reference page: Q fever
We have recently updated our Q fever reference page.
Q fever is caused by infection with the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. People at highest risk of exposure are those in close contact with animals and animal products. Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, there are around 500 cases of Q fever reported across Australia every year.
The updated page provides greater detail on what Q fever is, its symptoms, complications, epidemiology and prevention.
Updated immunisation reference page: Typhoid
We have recently reviewed our typhoid reference page.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are collectively known as enteric fever. Caused by bacterial infections with Salmonella enterica subspecies, typhoid and paratyphoid fever often present with prolonged fever and fatigue, headaches, enlargement of the spleen, abdominal symptoms, bacterial blood infection.
Newly reviewed immunisation reference – MVEC: Typhoid
Cập nhật trang tham khảo tiêm chủng: Zoster (herpes zoster)
We have recently updated our zoster (also known as shingles) reference page.
Zoster is the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) in people who have previously had varicella (chickenpox) infection. Zoster presents with a painful blistering rash. The most common complication of zoster is post-herpetic neuralgia.
In response to queries that have arisen since the new national Shingrix program commenced, the updated page provides more information about:
- vaccine side effects
- special risk group eligibility for people with blood cancers
- pre-vaccination screening for Shingrix.
MVEC: Giời leo (herpes zoster)
Updated immunisation reference page: Tetanus
We have recently updated our tetanus reference page.
Tetanus is caused when exotoxins from the bacteria Clostridium Tetani enter the bloodstream and act on the central nervous system. Symptoms include muscle rigidity and painful spasms.
The new reference page includes new details on tetanus epidemiology, and detailed guidance on tetanus vaccination and the appropriate tetanus-prevention management of tetanus-prone wounds.
Updated immunisation reference page: Pertussis
We have recently updated our pertussis reference page.
Pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Pertussis is usually more serious in infants under 6 months, but it can affect people of any age.
The updated page includes new details on pertussis epidemiology and more information about transmission. We have also published detailed guidance and recommendations for primary course and booster vaccinations across age groups.
Cập nhật trang tham khảo tiêm chủng: Zoster (herpes zoster)
We have recently updated our zoster (also known as shingles) reference page.
Zoster is the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) in people who have previously had varicella (chickenpox) infection. Zoster presents with a painful blistering rash. The most common side effect is post-herpetic neuralgia.
The updated page includes new details on eligibility for the upcoming National Immunisation Program (NIP) funding for Shingrix, commencing on 1 November 2023. The page also features commonly asked questions on zoster and Shingrix.
MVEC: Giời leo (herpes zoster)
Updated immunisation reference page: Varicella
We have recently updated our varicella reference page.
Varicella (chickenpox) is a highly contagious disease caused by infection with the varicella–zoster virus (VZV).
The updated reference page includes more details on varicella symptoms and transmission, a new section on epidemiology and more comprehensive advice on vaccination (including information on side effects, precautions and contraindications).