Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer Dr Lara Roeske talks to newsGP about a large-scale trial to assess the new screening program and help make it even more effective.
Mums-to-be encouraged to get flu jab A surge in cases of flu in babies has led to calls to boost pregnancy vaccination rates in Victoria.
GPs sound alarm over aged-care flu standards Australia’s horror flu season has resulted in more than 360 influenza outbreaks at residential aged care facilities across the country.
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.
Patients found to have measles despite being immunised Research has found 13 people in Victoria contracted measles in 2014–17 even though they had received at least one dose of vaccine.
Another state lowers age limit for pharmacy vaccinations Western Australia will allow pharmacists to provide influenza vaccinations to children as young as 10 after a spate of flu-related deaths.
Vaccine helps close the gap for cervical cancer rates Research finds initial uptake of HPV vaccination among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents is over 80%.
Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination Associate Professor John Litt discussed the benefits of preventive healthcare during a recent presentation at the APNA conference.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.