Two confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection have been reported in West Bengal, India. Nipah virus has never been detected in Australia, and the Australian Government is monitoring the situation.
Australians travelling to areas where Nipah virus has been found are advised to take steps to protect themselves.
Nipah virus case reporting and surveillance can be found here.
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have recently published a report on Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) data in 2025. Notably, the predominance of N. meningitidis serogroup B (MenB) IMD continued in 2025, accounting for 82% of notifications (45/55), higher than reported in quarter 1 2025 (72%).
Meningococcal B vaccination is funded in NSW for:
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after another two new cases were confirmed in Sydney.
A list of potential exposure locations can be found on the NSW Health website. People who visited the listed locations should watch for symptoms and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Anybody born during or after 1966 who has not had two doses of a measles containing vaccine, or with an uncertain measles vaccination history, can receive a free, NSW-Health funded vaccine.
| Sunday 15 February 2026, 15:00 AEDT – Monday 16 February 2026, 16:00 AEDT Pullman Melbourne Albert Park or Online | Immunisation Coalition: 27th Annual Scientific Meeting The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting will bring together leading experts, health professionals, and policymakers to discuss key topics of immunisation nationally and globally over two days. Please use the following link to register: 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Registration |
| Thursday 5 March 2026, 12:00-13:30 AEDT Online | NCIRS Webinar: Influenza vaccination in 2026 The webinar will cover: recent trends in influenza burden and vaccine coverage the 2026 National Immunisation Program and state-based influenza vaccination programs influenza vaccines available in Australia in 2026, including live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) practical strategies for administrating LAIV, and for responding to common patient questions. Please use the following link to register: NCIRS Influenza Webinar Registration |
| Tuesday 24 March 2026, 19:00-20:30 AEDT Online | CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update Join us for CESPHN’s annual immunisation update, where we will present the latest 2026 guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases, including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. The session will also examine declining vaccination coverage within the CESPHN region and outline practical strategies to address vaccine hesitancy in clinical practice. In addition, we will provide updates on Japanese Encephalitis recommendations, Rabies prevention including post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines, to support best practice in patient care. Please use the following link to register: CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update |
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