Victorian immunisation schedule app
Vicvax is our new Victorian immunisation schedule app for smart phones. Please refer to the MVEC homepage for details
Allergy and immunisation reference page
For further information about allergies and the immunisation process please refer to our new reference page 过敏和免疫
Needle phobia reference page
We have created a new immunisation reference page with information and resources to assist in the immunisation of those experiencing needle phobias. Please refer to our Needle Phobia page for further information.
Measles alert
Several cases of measles have recently been confirmed in Victoria. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause rash, fevers, cough and in severe cases can result in fatal complications including pneumonia and brain inflammation. Please refer to MVEC for further information on 麻疹 或者 Chief Health Officer Alert
New vaccine hesitancy resources
MVEC has created an immunisation reference page with reliable information for those hesitant about the immunisation process. Please refer to the following LINK for more information
The power of vaccinating pregnant women- an interesting article
"Vaccinating pregnant women is crucial, and a way of plugging the "immunisation loophole" and protecting their unborn babies"
Below is a link to an interesting article, published by the BBC, outlining the importance of vaccinating pregnant women
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36335609
Catch up immunisations- helpful resources
To assist with providing catch up immunisations, MVEC has created a reference page with links to the SA Health immunisation calculator for patients <10 years and an easy to read table for patients >10 years from the DoH.
This page can be accessed via the following link Catch up immunisations
Injection site reactions- what to do
A new immunisation reference page has been created regarding injection site reactions. Please click on the link for more information 注射部位反应
Preterm infant immunisation recommendations
Preterm infants are at greater risk of vaccine preventable diseases and their complications and as a result, extra vaccines may be recommended.
For more information please refer to our new reference page 早产儿免疫接种
Influenza recommendations for 2016
Please head to our immunisation references page for information on MVEC's 2016 Influenza vaccine recommendations.
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations 2016