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‘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.


In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season

In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season

The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.


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.


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.


First cell-based flu vaccine added to National Immunisation Program

First cell-based flu vaccine added to National Immunisation Program

The locally made Flucelvax QUAD vaccine is due to be available on the NIP for certain patients from the beginning of March.


Real-world evidence demonstrates efficacy of HPV vaccine

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.


Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock

Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock

Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.


Government rolls out free shingles vaccine

Government rolls out free shingles vaccine

Five million older and vulnerable Australians will have access to the new, and more effective, Shingrix vaccine from next month.


Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland

Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland

The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.


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