Australia ‘an island in a sea of measles’ Global uptick sees researchers warn about a potential resurgence of the infectious disease, which is up to six times more contagious than coronavirus.
Physical distancing and good hand hygiene: Australian flu cases drop by more than 99% There were only 208 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza nationwide last month – compared to 30,567 at the same time in 2019.
Outdoor flu vax clinic a hit with patients An innovative response to the coronavirus pandemic has seen one general practice add more immunisation appointments ‘than ever before’.
Old pertussis vaccine could help combat food allergy Research has linked the phasing out of whole-cell whooping cough vaccines with a spike in childhood food allergies.
Two more measles cases confirmed as national trend continues People unsure of their vaccination history have been urged to see their GP.
‘Stick to talking about activated almonds’: RACGP President slams anti-vax support Celebrity chef Pete Evans has sparked controversy by promoting the work of a prominent anti-vaccination advocate.
Vaccinations shown to reduce flu mortality rates An Australian study has confirmed flu vaccination effectively reduces mortality from the disease – positive news after a horror flu season.
Facebook challenged over spread of anti-vaccine content in measles-stricken Samoa Immunology experts are questioning the role social media has played in spreading anti-vaccine messages during the lethal Samoan outbreak.
Anti-vaccination advocates double down as measles kills 50 Samoan children Non-medical alternatives continue to be pushed as a solution to the Samoan measles epidemic, which has now killed dozens more young children.
‘It’s absolute fear-mongering’: The GP countering health misinformation from online influencers Dr Preeya Alexander believes the landscape of general practice has changed, as the reach of influencers continues to grow.