New meningococcal resources
这 澳大利亚科学院 has released a new video detailing the devastating impact of meningococcal disease.
To access this video, as well as other meningococcal information, please follow the link below:
Menactra® 和 Prevenar 13® 共同给药
Menactra® should not be administered on the same day as Prevenar 13®. Studies have shown that co-administration may result in a decreased immune response to some of the pneumococcal serotypes. If both vaccines are required, Prevenar 13® should be administered first followed by Menactra® at least 4 weeks later. If these vaccines are inadvertently administered on the same day, Prevenar 13® should be repeated a minimum of 8 weeks later. Menveo® and Nimenrix® may be co-administered with Prevenar 13®.
For further information please refer to The Australian Immunisation Handbook
World Health Organisation- Rabies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its position on rabies immunisation for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. The following position paper provides a summary on rabies disease and vaccines and concludes with the current WHO position on the use of rabies vaccines worldwide. The systematic review can also be accessed below. For further information on rabies disease please refer to MVEC's reference page.
Rabies vaccines: WHO position paper - April 2018
Pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis: a systematic review
Global Vaccine Safety
The Global Vaccine Safety Initiative was set up in 2011 by the World Health Organsiation (WHO) to ensure that all countries had strategies in place to ensure vaccine safety. The latest highlight is available via the following link and has some great information on Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) training in our region (WPRO).
英联邦资助的青少年脑膜炎球菌 ACWY 疫苗
从 2019 年 4 月开始，国家免疫计划 (NIP) 将资助 15-19 岁青少年接种脑膜炎球菌 ACWY 疫苗。在 2017 年和 2018 年，维多利亚州的青少年接种了脑膜炎球菌 ACWY 疫苗 (Menactra®)，作为州资助计划的学校计划的一部分。 NIP 的这一变化将确保全国的青少年能够获得疾病保护。详情请参阅以下卫生部长的公告：
国会议员 Greg Hunt 宣布：$52 百万为青少年免费提供脑膜炎球菌疫苗
The Australian Immunisation Handbook-online edition
The newest update of The Australian Immunisation Handbook has arrived! It is now an online version ensuring that up to date information is accessible for all, in a format that is easy to navigate. To access the new handbook please follow the link below:
The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation: a practical approach
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is hosting a webinar on September 19 to provide an overview of common expected and rarer serious adverse reactions following immunisation and their management. For information on how to register please refer to the following:
NCIRS Seminar series: Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation
When "ah-choo" Turns to the Flu
When "ah-choo" Turns to the Flu is a selection of case studies published online via How to treat. Exploring some of the more unusual manifestations of the flu, it highlights the importance of considering influenza immunisation in paediatric populations.
Victorian Immunisation Schedule App
Are you on target?
Utilising a correct injection technique is of vital importance when providing immunisations to patients in order to optimise the immune response and to minimise side effects. To ensure that your technique is on target please refer to our MVEC reference page for further information:
Administration of injected vaccines- correct technique