Supply issues flagged as TGA provisionally approves Moderna for under-fives The Federal Health Minister has urged parents to delay booking COVID vaccine appointments for their very young children.
Are mandates the only way to achieve high mask use? Associate Professor Holly Seale explores whether people are only likely to act on public health advice when compelled to do so.
Global immunisation coverage in biggest dip for 30 years Australia largely seems to have bucked the international trend, but immunisation experts warn the country has not dodged the impact altogether.
Australian smoking-related cancer deaths to increase 32% by 2044 Despite the expectation that mortality rates will decline in future, a growing and ageing population will still see total numbers swell.
BA.5 confirmed as dominant strain in Australia The latest Omicron variant has overtaken BA.2 and now accounts for roughly half of all current cases across the country.
COVID-19 linked to higher shingles risk for over 50s Unvaccinated people over 50 who have had COVID-19 may be more at risk of developing shingles, a recent study has indicated.
‘Great concern’ for predicted silicosis rates New modelling projects around 10,000 Australians will develop lung cancer directly related to silica dust. What can be done to reduce these numbers?
Huge spike in diabetes diagnoses in past two decades The percentage of the Australian population living with diabetes has increased significantly in the past two decades, new AIHW research suggests.
Doctors and pharmacists in united call to continue subsidised COVID tests The COVID-19 Rapid Test Concessional Access Program will not be extended beyond the end of July, despite the ongoing BA.5 wave.
More training the key to dementia diagnosis boost A new study has suggested bone density scans could be used to see if people have risk factors for dementia, but is it likely to prove useful for GPs?