Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP The boost comes as Queensland and WA announce the rollout of subsidised flu vaccination programs to curb already surging cases.
NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines The RACGP has welcomed the ‘game changing’ initiatives, with cases of the potentially deadly virus surging compared to previous years.
‘No time like the present’ for Queensland RSV vaccine rollout The college is urging the state to follow Western Australia’s lead with a ‘lifesaving’ immunisation program.
RSV vaccine could ‘change the landscape’ of hospital presentations Western Australia’s $11 million statewide immunisation rollout follows extensive RACGP advocacy around the issue.
Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low GPs have been urged to promote the vaccine among patients with young children, with just 28% of kids receiving the lifesaving immunisation.
Real-world evidence demonstrates efficacy of HPV vaccine Zero cases of cervical cancer have been detected in Scotland among those who received the bivalent vaccine by age 12.
RSV vaccine approved by TGA AREXVY will soon be available for patients aged 60 and over, sparking hope it will ease the pressure on Australia’s overflowing hospitals.
Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.
First RSV vaccine approved in US The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’ Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.