Immunisation Coalition: 10th Annual Immunisation Forum 2026
这 免疫接种 Coalition will hold its 10th Annual 免疫接种 Forum (AIF) hybrid event in Melbourne this June. Registrations are now open for onsite or online attendance.
日期： 18 June 2026
时间： 8:30 am–4:20 pm AEST
地点： Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Learn more and register via the Immunisation Coalition’s event page.
Immunisation Coalition: RSV Expert Meeting 2026
这 Immunisation Coalition will hold its RSV Expert Meeting 2026 in Melbourne this June. Registrations are now open for onsite or online attendance.
日期： 15 June 2026
时间： 7:00–9:00 pm AEST
地点： Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Learn more and register via the Immunisation Coalition’s event page.
Learn more about RSV at MVEC: RSV.
ASID Annual Scientific Meeting 2026: Register now
这 澳大利亚传染病协会 (ASID) will hold its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting in Hobart, Tasmania. This year’s conference theme is: Exploring the Terrain: Humans, Vectors & Pathogens. Find out more and register via the event website.
日期： 27–30 May 2026
地点： Hobart, Tasmania
Free influenza vaccination programs in Queensland and Western Australia
Queensland and Western Australia have announced free flu vaccination programs for 2026.
For details on timing of programs and the vaccines offered, read more on each state’s influenza program website:
Learn more about influenza vaccination in 2026 on MVEC’s influenza reference page.
New MVEC PDF resources available: FluMist
MVEC has recently added a digital version of our ‘FluMist consumer information sheet’ to our website. Designed for families, this 2-page resource provides an overview of influenza disease, the nasal spray vaccine, eligibility and common side effects, along with answers to commonly asked questions.
Visit our media library to access this resource and more.
Save the date: CVU Thursday 29 October 2026
MVEC’s Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) returns in 2026! The CVU offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to hear from leading experts on the latest developments and trends in immunisation.
日期： Thursday 29 October 2026
地点： The University of Melbourne
Stay tuned for more details.
In the meantime, we would like to gauge interest in an accredited, bespoke, immunisation-centred CPR refresher (HLTAID009) and anaphylaxis training session as an optional add-on to the CVU, delivered in collaboration with PAEDS Education.
MVEC has previously offered this training as part of an Immunisation Skills Workshop. Participants have described the training as:
- "Relevant and supportive"
- "Great education and hands on experience"
- "Very informative and friendly staff"
Please submit your expression of interest via this form.
Pharmacy Daily: Pharmacists are ready for flu season
As influenza vaccinations start to roll out nationwide and the Australian community is being urged to get their shots, pharmacists are being reminded of the critical role they play.
Read the full article at Pharmacy Daily: Pharmacists are ready for flu season.
Learn more about influenza prevention in 2026 at MVEC：流感.
Victorian Department of Health: Expanded access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for people visiting high-risk areas
Eligibility to receive a free Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine has been temporarily expanded until 30 June 2026 to include people who plan to visit high-risk local government areas in Victoria for outdoor recreation.
Spread to humans through mosquito bites, JE is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable encephalitis (brain inflammation) in Asia and the Western Pacific.
Read the Department’s full health advisory on expanded access at Expanded access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for people visiting high-risk areas.
To learn more about JE disease and prevention, visit MVEC：日本脑炎.
New PDF resources available
MVEC has recently added a digital version of our ‘Vaccine guide for older adults’ booklet to our website. Designed for consumers, this booklet provides an outline of vaccines recommended for older adults, as well as helpful advice such as how to prepare for a vaccine, where to access vaccines and answers to common questions.
Visit our media library to access this resource and more.
ABC: How boosting vaccinations could prevent meningitis outbreak in Australia
As the UK responds to a growing meningococcal B outbreak which has caused 2 deaths, ABC explores prevention and treatment in Australia.
Meningococcal disease can be caused by infection with any subtypes of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Of the 13 known subtypes, 5 are vaccine-preventable: A, C, W, Y and B. MVEC strongly recommends everyone wishing to be protected against ACWY and B strains of meningococcal disease be immunised.
For more information on meningococcal, visit MVEC：脑膜炎球菌.
Read the full ABC article at ABC: How boosting vaccinations could prevent meningitis outbreak in Australia.