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Do some vaccinations really reduce dementia risk?

Do some vaccinations really reduce dementia risk?

There is mounting evidence vaccines can reduce the rates of dementia, but one GP says ‘the jury is still out’ on which ones are best.


‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.


What does the mpox emergency mean for GPs?

What does the mpox emergency mean for GPs?

Experts are urging Australian GPs to be on the lookout for symptoms among their patients, after the outbreak was declared a global emergency.


COVID-19 Risk Calculator expanded

COVID-19 Risk Calculator expanded

GPs can now use the tool to undertake a personalised assessment for patients’ risk of developing long COVID-19 six months after infection.


‘Alarming’: Flu vaccination rates fall over 12%

‘Alarming’: Flu vaccination rates fall over 12%

It’s the lowest level recorded by the NCIRS in at least four years, as health authorities warn of an increase in influenza-associated deaths.


Australian child vaccination rates continue to fall

Australian child vaccination rates continue to fall

Many jurisdictions are close to the herd immunity threshold for highly infectious diseases like measles, with some areas especially vulnerable.


Vulnerable patients left waiting amid ongoing Shingrix shortage

Vulnerable patients left waiting amid ongoing Shingrix shortage

The Commonwealth is being urged to shore up supply, with wait lists at some practices extending beyond six months to access the subsidised vaccine.


Modelling reveals number of lives saved by COVID vaccine rollout

Modelling reveals number of lives saved by COVID vaccine rollout

Research suggests the campaign saved nearly 18,000 over-50s in NSW alone between August 2021 and July 2022.


Nirsevimab and the RSV immunisation strategy

Nirsevimab and the RSV immunisation strategy

Dr Paul Effler, Medical Coordinator of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate in WA discusses the new RSV immunisation, nirsevimab.


Q fever vaccination added to the AIR

Q fever vaccination added to the AIR

The immunisations, which can only be administered once in a person’s life, were previously tracked by a private meat processing company.


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