‘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.
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.
Measles ‘out of control’ in Samoa with 14 reported deaths and a health system under strain A state of emergency has been declared in the island nation, with the epidemic believed to have claimed more than a dozen lives.
Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.
Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health With two million people about to arrive in one city, there are real health issues to be aware of.
Record immunisation rates for Australian children New data shows that child vaccination rates have hit record – and world-leading – levels.
Mandatory vaccination backed by majority of Australia The ‘No Jab, No Pay’ incentive has the support of most Australians, according to a new study.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Policy could see vulnerable patients denied vaccines GPs in SA and Tasmania are potentially turning away patients at risk of contracting measles, due to restrictions on government-supplied vaccines.
Federal Government releases record number of flu vaccines As Australia grapples with a surge in influenza cases, Health Minister Greg Hunt hopes to encourage high vaccination rates throughout the country.