Vaccine search: Australian study moves to phase 2 trials As COVID-19 claims more Australian lives and authorities consider longer and harsher lockdown restrictions, newsGP speaks with a leading researcher about the prospect of a vaccine.
Coronavirus endgame: What will it take to bring COVID-19 under firm control? We wiped out smallpox and tamed polio. Now Australia’s experts tell newsGP how we can beat COVID-19.
‘Breakthrough’: More progress in COVID-19 fight Two vaccines and a new treatment show signs of effectiveness against coronavirus, randomised controlled trials find.
Another reason to vaccinate boys and young men against HPV New research has found a causal link between HPV and prostate cancer development.
More evidence suggests no long-term COVID-19 immunity A new longitudinal study has found coronavirus antibodies diminish rapidly within three months of peaking.
Study raises questions over long-term COVID-19 immunity Antibodies in previously infected patients dropped substantially after two to three months.
COVID-19 research receives $66 million boost The funding injection will target four areas of research in the quest for a vaccine and preparation for future pandemics.
Calls to prioritise influenza vaccine for general practice A recent survey found more than 50% of clinics report not receiving enough stock to meet patient demand.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Human trials for coronavirus vaccine The Australian trials are underway in Melbourne and Brisbane.
‘It’s just a race against time’: Developing a COVID-19 vaccine Examining the challenges of finding a vaccine, timeframes for development, and the progress of clinical trials around the world.