Widespread misunderstanding of causes of childhood cancer: Study Most people who have not been affected by childhood cancer mistakenly believe it is due to genetics or environment rather than simple bad luck.
HPV vaccination records moved to the Australian Immunisation Register Patients’ vaccination information will now be kept in a single place.
New figures confirm positive outcomes for vaccine adherence The AIHW has released a series of factsheets on vaccine-preventable diseases, detailing impacts and rates of infection, hospitalisation and vaccination throughout the country.
Australia has eliminated rubella – but that doesn’t mean it can’t come back Elimination does not mean eradication.
Measles alert issued in south-eastern Sydney The alert has been issued in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire after a child in the area was diagnosed with the highly infectious disease.
Child immunisation rates at record levels, but vaccine resistance persists The number of fully immunised Australian children continues to rise, but vaccine-resistant pockets remain throughout the country.
Vaxcards: Empowering children through vaccination An innovative new program is designed to promote childhood vaccination and disease education.
The science of immunisation: Dispelling vaccination myths The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.
SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state The South Australian Government has committed $31 million to protect babies and young children from the potentially deadly disease – which is more prevalent in SA than any other state.
Teenagers often silent carriers of meningococcal disease, expert says People aged 14–19 will receive a free meningococcal vaccination from April next year under a new Federal Government school-based program.