New research again confirms no link between MMR vaccine and autism The 20-year study, the largest of its kind, comprehensively invalidated claims that the MMR vaccine increases the risk of developing ASD.
Going to Japan: ‘The travel advice that nobody’s talking about’ Dr Takako Kobayashi wants to improve health communication between Australia and Japan – and has travel medicine advice many may find surprising.
Record number of influenza cases to start 2019 The high rate – almost three times the average for this time of year – has prompted reminders for pregnant women to access vaccinations.
South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme Australia’s only meningococcal B immunisation program has been expanded, giving South Australians aged 15–21 access to the free vaccines.
Vaccine hesitancy a top threat to global health: WHO The WHO has declared reluctance to vaccinate a major threat to public health, as a number of diseases that were close to elimination see a resurgence.
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.