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RSV infant immunisation programs now open across Australia

RSV infant immunisation programs now open across Australia

As RSV case numbers grow, all states and territories have now launched programs to help protect infants against the infection.


Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions

Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions

Research evaluating the effectiveness of RSV vaccination among babies in WA has found a significant reduction in hospital admissions.


Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Almost 1300 patients have received a free vaccination since the program kicked off just weeks ago, with infants the greatest beneficiaries.


Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

After Stacey Chater’s son died suddenly from the disease, she has been advocating for greater vaccine access – a call backed by the RACGP.


Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout

Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout

Available in general practices from 3 February, the RACGP will be working with the Federal Government to ensure a smooth vaccine rollout for pregnant women.


RSV vaccine added to national program

RSV vaccine added to national program

To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.


‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines

‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines

New subsidised medication approvals would be streamlined and access made easier for vulnerable populations, under a new health technology plan.


Further expansion of NIP shingles vaccines

Further expansion of NIP shingles vaccines

GPs can now offer their immunocompromised patients over 18 years old a subsidised shingles vaccine, but the expansion has raised questions about supply.


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.


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.


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