Study examines whether RSV vaccine lasts ‘at least three winters’ The results of a randomised controlled trial indicate an RSV vaccine could offer protection against the virus over three seasons in over 60s.
Could bird flu start a human pandemic? As an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the US and worldwide, three virologists answer the most pressing questions.
‘Urgent need’ to alert GPs of syphilis epidemic A syphilis epidemic is emerging in Australia, and Dr Lara Roeske is on a mission to better educate GPs and patients.
Stigma limiting hepatitis C treatment Uptake has slowed despite Australians having access to highly effective treatment.
Lockdowns and restricted visits: COVID-19 and the prison population Measures to protect some of the most vulnerable members of society are urgently required, experts say.
Optimised health for people living with HIV amid pandemic A new taskforce is set to respond to the impacts of coronavirus on HIV and other blood-borne viruses.
Eliminating stigma in practice Stigma and discrimination can be significant barriers to healthcare for marginalised patients – but a new resource aims to help practitioners identify these barriers, and break through them.