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🗓️ From 1 October, it’s only those at highest risk of severe disease who will be eligible for free COVID-19 vaccines 💉 ...
10/09/2026

🗓️ From 1 October, it’s only those at highest risk of severe disease who will be eligible for free COVID-19 vaccines 💉

For many Australians COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be free – they can still be vaccinated but will need to pay ✅

🚨 Please note: we’re just talking about funding here! Recommendations for primary and booster doses vary based on age and risk factors – these details are not captured in this post.

You can find out more on our COVID-19 reference page (🔗 in bio)

In our newsletter yesterday, we released the following statement in response to the recent United States Executive Order...
28/08/2026

In our newsletter yesterday, we released the following statement in response to the recent United States Executive Order on childhood vaccination, which promotes the separation of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual injections administered across separate visits:

Australia has a strong immunisation program supported by evidence-based recommendations and policy.
It is designed to optimise protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Its safety is closely monitored through active and passive adverse event reporting, signal detection, investigation and prompt action.

The recent United States Executive Order on childhood vaccination promotes the separation of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual injections administered across separate visits.
This recommendation is not based on any evidence.

Spreading vaccinations across multiple appointments increases the window of vulnerability to infections, and the likelihood of experiencing adverse events following immunisation (AEFI). It increases cost for families, is inconvenient and unnecessary.

Here are our top picks for Book Week! What are yours? 📚😍
27/08/2026

Here are our top picks for Book Week! What are yours? 📚😍

25/08/2026

✈️ Earlier this month, MVEC was thrilled to hit the skies once again as part of our series of Immunisation Skills Workshop in Far North QLD. This time we explored Cairns!

🤗 A special shout out to Sarah Duncanson| Paediatric Nurse | Mum of 4 | Author and Dr Jess Kaufman from MCRI for joining us as we talked vaccine safety, adverse event management and positive vaccine conversations 💉💬

And again, a huge thank you to Northern Queensland PHN for the invitation!!

🦟 Every year, World Mosquito Day serves as a reminder of mosquito-borne illnesses and the steps we can take to prevent t...
20/08/2026

🦟 Every year, World Mosquito Day serves as a reminder of mosquito-borne illnesses and the steps we can take to prevent them ✋

It is important to use physical barriers to prevent mosquito bites, and be aware of vaccines available for some mosquito-borne diseases 💨👖⛺️💉

MVEC offers detailed immunisation guidelines on yellow fever, dengue and Japanese encephalitis 🤓🔗📚 (find them in our bio!

Here’s what you need to know for now about COVID-19 vaccines moving from the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP) to...
18/08/2026

Here’s what you need to know for now about COVID-19 vaccines moving from the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP) to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) ✅

🗓️ The change isn’t happening until 1 October 2026. For now, COVID-19 vaccines remain available under the current NCVP arrangements 💉💉

👂 Stay tuned for more resources and guidance before the change – read the Commonwealth Department of Health update via the link in our bio!

🎉 Registrations are now open for MVEC’s upcoming Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU)! 📆 Thursday 29 October 2026, 9:15 am ...
16/08/2026

🎉 Registrations are now open for MVEC’s upcoming Clinical Vaccinology Update (CVU)!

📆 Thursday 29 October 2026, 9:15 am – 4:00 pm AEDT, to be followed by a post-event networking reception
📍 Glyn Davis Building, The University of Melbourne, Parkville
🎟️ From $225 (excluding GST) for members, $285 (excluding GST) for non-members

Attendees can also register for our add-on Immunisation Emergencies Workshop, which includes an accredited CPR refresher (HLTAID009). Led by Sarah Duncanson| Paediatric Nurse | Mum of 4 | Author and suitable for clinical and non-clinical staff ✅
🕙 8-9am
‼️ Limited spaces available for the workshop!

🔎 Learn more & register on the MVEC Education Portal website

Are you planning your travel vaccines? Check if you need a measles vaccine too! The number of measles infections is incr...
13/08/2026

Are you planning your travel vaccines? Check if you need a measles vaccine too! The number of measles infections is increasing in Australia and all around the world 📈 🌏 Overseas travel is the most significant source of infection for Australians ✈️

For everyone born in 1966 or later, 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine are required to be protected 🛡️

If you don’t know your vaccination history, it’s safe to get the vaccine! ✅

And if you’re travelling with an infant, make sure they’re protected too!

✈️ Infants as young as 6 months who are travelling are recommended to have an MMR vaccine.
🗓️ If they are aged 6 to 11 months, this will be an extra dose before their routine 12-month and 18-month doses
🗓️ If they are between 11 and 12 months it will count as their 12-month dose then they will complete their 18-month dose as normal.

‼️ Important: the measles vaccine (MMR) is a live-attenuated vaccine – it is not safe for people with immunocompromise, or for pregnant people ‼️

A few reminders about breastfeeding and vaccines this World Breastfeeding Week 💡🍼 👉 swipe for more 📑 save for reference ...
05/08/2026

A few reminders about breastfeeding and vaccines this World Breastfeeding Week 💡🍼

👉 swipe for more
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🔎 see our website for detailed information (👆🔗 bio)

🌷🌿🌼 Counting the days until spring!If you haven’t had an influenza vaccine yet in 2026 it’s not too late! The flu vacci...
04/08/2026

🌷🌿🌼 Counting the days until spring!
If you haven’t had an influenza vaccine yet in 2026 it’s not too late!

The flu vaccine:
💉 is updated every year to provide effective protection against current strains
💉 is recommended for everyone > 6 months
💉 is free for many Australians.

The flu:
🦠 circulates every year, usually peaking from June to September in Australia
🦠 can lead to serious complications and hospitalisation
🦠 can be very inconvenient (think cancelled holidays, medication costs, sick/carers leave).

Book in now, or send this to that friend who’s been putting it off 👀

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