THE Department of Health has announced updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, including changes to mpox, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and herpes zoster guidelines.
Groups recommended for primary vaccination against mpox have been expanded to include humanitarian workers and travellers to a clade I mpox region who might undertake sexual risk activities.
There is also an update to the post-exposure prophylaxis vax guidelines to recommend coverage for both high and medium risk contacts, and improved clarity on booster dose guidance following first- and second-generation vaccines.
There is added guidance for vaccination of individuals with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in both the RSV and zoster chapters, as well as variation to product information regarding recommended needle gauge for reconstitution of Shingrix.
Other pages updated during Jan include meningococcal disease and hepatitis A, while MMR vaccine advice now includes pain relief advice.
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