Updated immunisation reference pages: Influenza and Influenza vaccine: frequently asked questions
MVEC’s influenza resources have been updated in line with ATAGI's advice on seasonal influenza vaccines in 2022. Information contained in these pages includes dosing and brand advice (including information on cell-based vaccines), co-administration of influenza vaccines with other vaccines, recommendations in pregnancy, immunosuppressed individuals and the elderly, as well as eligibility for funded doses.
Our FAQ’s provide answers to commonly asked questions relating to influenza vaccines and their administration.
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MVEC: Influenza vaccine: frequently asked questions
The Conversation: Flu, COVID and flurona: what we can and can’t expect this winter
With international borders open and public health measures alleviated, it is highly likely that COVID-19 and influenza will be circulating simultaneously in Australian communities this coming winter.
This article addresses some probable outcomes and provides helpful tips on how people can protect themselves during this flu season.
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Flu, COVID and flurona: what we can and can’t expect this winter
《纽约时报》：在非洲，多种枪击事件推动了不确定的新冠疫苗接种进程
尽管许多富裕国家在使用辉瑞和 Moderna 疫苗进行 COVID-19 加强疫苗接种方面进展顺利，但非洲国家仍然依赖许多研究人员认为会降低疫苗功效的产品和给药方案。
整个非洲大陆的新冠疫苗接种率平均约为 14%，专家透露，疫苗接种存在一些需要考虑的障碍，并警告第五波可能更致命的浪潮即将到来。
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CDC: Effectiveness of COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Nonimmunocompromised Children and Adolescents Aged 5–17 Years
A recent study conducted by the CDC and the VISION Network examined 39,217 emergency department (ED), urgent care (UC) encounters and 1,699 hospitalisations among persons aged 5 to 17 years with COVID-19–like illness during April 9, 2021–January 29, 2022. The study employed a case-control test-negative design to estimate the VE of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in preventing COVID-19 associated hospitalisations in this cohort.
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CDC: Effectiveness of 2-Dose BNT162b2 (Pfizer BioNTech) mRNA Vaccine in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children Aged 5–11 Years and Adolescents Aged 12–15 Years — PROTECT Cohort
The CDC has released the findings of a recent PROTECT study, assessing the efficacy of two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in preventing infection from the Omicron variant amongst children 5 to 11 and adolescents 12 to 15 years of age. The study included clinical data from a cohort of 1,364 participants gathered from July 2021 to February 2022.
The report provides evidence that two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is effective in preventing both asymptomatic and symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in this cohort.
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New reference page: Japanese encephalitis
An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a rare but potentially lethal mosquito-transmitted disease that can cause inflammation of the brain has been detected in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. While most infections are asymptomatic, it is currently the leading cause of vaccine-preventable encephalitis in Asia.
Our new reference page: Japanese encephalitis addresses key factors including:
- What is JEV?
- What to look for?
- How it is transmitted?
- Epidemiological information
- Prevention
- Vaccine information
Follow the link to view the full reference page:
日本脑炎
New global vaccine trial launched to evaluate fractional COVID-19 booster shots
CEPI will provide up to AU $12.3 million to support a global clinical trial led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) on the potential merits of administering a reduced COVID-19 booster dose. The trial which will include up to 3300 healthy adults across Australia, Indonesia and Mongolia coincides with a large-scale global initiative to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines.
“Our project, announced today with CEPI, will specifically examine how best to vaccinate communities with follow-up booster shots and the timings around these subsequent booster doses. And while fractional doses could provide the opportunity for great savings for countries, they are also likely to produce less side effects, which will improve the acceptability of booster doses” MCRI’s Professor Kim Mulholland.
A similar strategy, known as fractionation has previously been used to maximize global vaccine supply during outbreaks of Yellow fever, Polio and most recently, for the experimental rotavirus vaccine.
To fund this important work, CEPI’s Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit will take place next month, bringing together leading figures from across the world to work on this urgent global health initiative.
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Recording now available: Healthed Going Viral Podcast featuring A/Prof Nigel Crawford
On Tuesday 1st March, MVEC’s Associate Professor Nigel Crawford delivered the COVID-19 Update as part of the Healthed Australia online lecture series.
In this lecture, A/Prof Nigel Crawford discussed the following:
- A clinical overview of Novavax
- Is a fourth booster imminent for Australia?
- Post-COVID cardiovascular risk
To access the recording, please click on the link below:
Healthed Going Viral Podcast featuring A/Prof Nigel Crawford
NCIRS webinar recording now available: Living with COVID-19: Getting back to immunisation business as usual
A recording of the NCIRS webinar 与 COVID-19 一起生活：照常进行免疫接种 is now available. The session featured a panel of expert speakers including MVEC’s A/Prof Nigel Crawford and covered:
- 澳大利亚 COVID‑19 疫苗建议的更新
- vaccine and infection immunity duration – where are we headed?
- 新的 COVID-19 疫苗——我们是否需要改变我们的策略以应对新的变种？
- COVID-19, routine immunisation and emerging from the pandemic
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NCIRS webinar: Living with COVID-19: Getting back to immunisation business as usual
ATAGI 关于 COVID-19 疫苗接种错误的临床指南
ATAGI has provided the below guidance for clinicians outlining the appropriate management of common COVID-19 vaccine administration errors. It includes scenarios where the vaccine is administered in the following circumstances:
- Via the incorrect site/route
- At a higher/lower dose
- Following incorrect storage and handling
- In an unapproved age group
- Mixed vaccine schedules
- With incorrect intervals
It is important to note that in Victoria, any vaccine administration error should be reported to 赛维克. Following the identification of a vaccine error, open disclosure with the vaccine recipient is important and addressing the cause of the error will prevent errors from occurring again in the future.
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