Posted at 5:16pm on 26 August 2026
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We invite you to join Monash Health Infectious Diseases and Immunisation experts for an update on immunisation in pregnancy and the pregnant traveller.
This session is suitable for GPs, obstetricians, midwives and practice nurses.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe current recommendations for maternal vaccination during pregnancy.
- Identify key considerations in the pre-travel assessment of a pregnant traveller.
- Discuss the safety, indications and precautions of travel vaccines in pregnancy.
Speakers
- Professor Michelle Giles, Director of Infections in Pregnancy, Monash Health
- Dr Sushena Krishnaswarmy, Infectious Diseases Physician, Monash Health
- Kaz Bellamy, Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Diseases, Monash Health
Event details
- Wednesday 14 October 2025
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm
- Online via MS Teams (link to be sent once you have registered)
- CPD: RACGP 1.5 hours EA
- If you have any questions, email MaternityGPLiaison@monashhealth.org
Please note: for Shared Maternity Care Affiliates, attendance will qualify you for 1.5 hours of core pregnancy-related CPD.