Clinical Vaccinology Update session recordings now available

我们最近的临床疫苗学更新 (CVU) 的会议记录现在可以通过我们的 MVEC Education Portal Homepage.

To access the recordings, attendees can sign in to our Education Portal using their existing account details or simply create an account if are a new user.

如果您没有参加活动但想访问录音,您可以通过我们的购买访问权限 Events Page.

如果您对我们的 CVU 活动有任何疑问,请联系 [email protected].


Omicron variant: will the COVID-19 Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines protect you?

Scientists around the world are looking at whether protective antibodies in the current COVID-19 vaccines are “sufficiently high” to cover the new Omicron strain. Additionally, the WHO and governments are assessing the severity of the new variant. 

Vaccine makers, including Pfizer and Moderna have been working on “next-generation” mRNA vaccines that would be able to target particular variants circulating. Current data suggests that the COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia will protect against severe disease. 

To read the full article, please click on the link below:

Omicron variant: will the COVID-19 辉瑞公司, Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines protect you? 


Moderna says new vaccine for Omicron variant may be ready in early 2022

Moderna Inc. Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton has announced that they are working rapidly to test the current vaccine against the Omicron variant and studying two booster candidates. 

Current data suggests that protection against the new strain still exists, depending on the length of time passed from an individual's second vaccine dose. 

To read the full article, please follow the link below:

Moderna says new vaccine for Omicron variant may be ready in early 2022  

 


Australian Academy of Science: COVID-19 vaccines and their long-term safety

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to protect ourselves and our communities. Current data and evidence confidently support the long term safety of COVID-19 vaccines. 

This article discusses the various safety processes currently in place for COVID-19 vaccines to ensure that they continue to be effective in preventing severe disease.

To read the article in full, click on the link below:
COVID-19 vaccines and their long-term safety

 


美国广播公司新闻:莫兰巴男子因袭击拒绝新冠疫苗豁免的全科医生而被指控

继我们最近关于 COVID-19 强制疫苗接种、无过错赔偿和医疗豁免的 CVU 小组讨论之后,本文重点介绍了医护人员因社区中一些成员对强制疫苗接种感到威胁和恐惧而遭受的虐待。

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美国广播公司新闻:莫兰巴男子因袭击拒绝新冠疫苗豁免的全科医生而被指控 

要了解有关维多利亚州 COVID-19 强制疫苗接种说明的更多信息,请点击以下链接:
MVEC:维多利亚州 COVID-19 强制疫苗接种指南


CBS News: Flu outbreak hits University of Michigan as some students prepare to travel for Thanksgiving holiday: "There's vaccine fatigue"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating approximately 530 reported cases of influenza at the University of Michigan, with 77% of them being unvaccinated against influenza. In addition to this, health officials have also reported an increase of viruses like RSV and influenza, which Michigan hasn't seen in more than a year, as well as a surge in COVID-19 cases among those who are unvaccinated.

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CBS: News: Flu outbreak hits University of Michigan as some students prepare to travel for Thanksgiving holiday: "There's vaccine fatigue"


New resource developed by NCIRS: Decision Aid: Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) have developed a simple resource to help individuals in making the decision on whether COVID-19 vaccination is right for them.

The resource was created by leading experts in immunisation and Public Health and has been designed in 5 simple steps to provide information on the COVID-19 virus and vaccines, weigh up the risks and benefits of vaccination, and assist in making a decision.

To access the Decision Aid, please click on the link below:
New resource developed by NCIRS: Decision Aid: Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?


New immunisation reference page: COVID-19: TGA recognised vaccines

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have provided guidance on COVID-19 vaccines given internationally that are not currently registered for use within Australia. This assessment assists with confirming the vaccination status of incoming travellers who have been immunised overseas and is based on an evaluation of the current available evidence and is subject to change as new information arises.

Our new reference page discusses the advice provided by the TGA, including the COVID-19 vaccines currently registered/approved for use in Australia. It also provides recommendations based on the current advice and includes answers to commonly asked questions.

要阅读更多信息,请点击以下链接:
MVEC:COVID-19:TGA 认可的疫苗


The Conversation: No, vaccinated people are not ‘just as infectious’ as unvaccinated people if they get COVID

Recent studies have shown similar peak viral loads in vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 disease compared with unvaccinated people who contract COVID, raising questions around the impact that vaccination has on preventing transmission.

This article discusses the findings from recent studies on viral load and further explores the impact that vaccination has on those who experience breakthrough disease. It specifically highlights how vaccinated individuals with breakthrough disease can clear the virus faster, have lower levels of the virus overall, and therefore are less contagious.

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The Conversation: No, vaccinated people are not ‘just as infectious’ as unvaccinated people if they get COVID


Last chance to register for day 2 of our Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU)

There's still time to register for the final day of our Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) and hear from leading experts addressing the most important issues in immunisation.

Tomorrow we're excited to be hosting a panel session with Professor Julie Leask, Dr Preeya Alexander and A/Prof Nigel Crawford on mandatory vaccination and no fault compensation!

To register for the event, please click on the link below:
MVEC Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU) 2021