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POTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) and immunisation

WEBAuthor: Julia Smith (RCH Immunisation Fellow) Date: September 20, 2022 Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Melbourne …

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Vaccine confidence

WEBAt MVEC we strongly encourage people to seek answers to their questions and to be well informed with evidence-based information. We know that nearly half of all parents have …

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The Conversation: Who can’t have a COVID vaccine and …

WEBState and territory governments and businesses are currently in the process of establishing COVID-19 vaccine mandates across a range of sectors, including the …

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Why vaccination against polio is important

WEBWhy vaccination against polio is important. A Nigerian father who opposed vaccinations prior to his son contracting polio now campaigns for vaccines, lending his …

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Eczema and immunisations

WEBEczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition affecting many people of all ages but is most common in infants and young children. It affects approximately 40% of …

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples immunisation

WEBHerpes zoster (shingles) is caused by a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox) disease. Zoster episodes requiring primary care …

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Neutropenia: Vaccine recommendations for children with chronic

WEBAuthors: Luisa Clucas (Clinical Haematology Registrar, Royal Children’s Hospital), Anthea Greenway (Head of Clinical Haematology, Royal Children’s Hospital), Theresa Cole …

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Japanese encephalitis

WEBJapanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a rare but potentially serious infection caused by the flavivirus and is spread to humans through mosquito bites. It is a leading cause of …

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ATAGI: Statement on the administration of seasonal influenza …

WEBAbout MVEC. The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) is an educational website, developed with the aim of providing up-to-date immunisation …

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Human papillomavirus (HPV)

WEBRespiratory papillomatosis is characterised by warty growths within the respiratory tract which can lead to airway occlusion and can be fatal in severe cases. Types 16, 18, 31, …

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New vaccine preventable disease fact sheets

WEBThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has developed a series of factsheets detailing various vaccine preventable diseases (VPD’s). These fact sheets provide …

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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

WEBImmune thrombocytopenia, also previously known as idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is an uncommon autoimmune condition in which the …

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Cancer immunisation guideline: vaccine recommendations …

WEBBackground. Individuals undergoing cancer treatments (eg. chemotherapy, immunosuppressive therapies or haematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT)) are at a …

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Queensland meningococcal B vaccination program announced

WEBThe Queensland Government has announced that, beginning in early 2024, meningococcal B vaccines will be free for all infants and children under two years old, …

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OPTIONS XII for the Control of Influenza: Abstract submissions …

WEBOPTIONS for the Control of Influenza is a global scientific meeting with a dedicated focus on influenza. OPTIONS XII will be held in Brisbane from Sunday 29 …

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An update on Immunisation Nurse Practitioners in Australia

WEBNurse Practitioner is a protected title by law, not to be used by anyone not endorsed as an NP by the NMBA. Completion of an NMBA approved program of study leading to …

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