GP20: New weapon in fight against ‘ignored’ virus Influenza has all but disappeared in 2020, but once it inevitably returns GPs will have access to a new type of vaccine that could help save lives.
‘Fascinating’ pregnancy research reinforces importance of flu shot A ‘drastically heightened’ immune response, not immunosuppression, leads to complications during pregnancy, a new study has found.
Hidden pandemic trauma harming children While children are unlikely to suffer physical harm as a direct result of COVID-19, its impact could still have health ramifications for years to come.
Flu boosters unnecessary as influenza all but vanishes Looking for a silver lining in the pandemic year? Flu booster shots are not needed.
Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.
Is Australia at risk of a rebound flu season? Social distancing measures and high vaccination rates have contributed to record low cases of influenza, but it could also have implications for 2021.
Australia ‘an island in a sea of measles’ Global uptick sees researchers warn about a potential resurgence of the infectious disease, which is up to six times more contagious than coronavirus.
Physical distancing and good hand hygiene: Australian flu cases drop by more than 99% There were only 208 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza nationwide last month – compared to 30,567 at the same time in 2019.
Outdoor flu vax clinic a hit with patients An innovative response to the coronavirus pandemic has seen one general practice add more immunisation appointments ‘than ever before’.
Old pertussis vaccine could help combat food allergy Research has linked the phasing out of whole-cell whooping cough vaccines with a spike in childhood food allergies.