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Don’t believe the headlines, Long-COVID is real

Don’t believe the headlines, Long-COVID is real

Queensland Health research about COVID has been in the news lately. Due to be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Barcelona in late April, the research found that a year after infection there was no evidence of worst...
COVID-19 vaccine booster push as cases surge across Australia

COVID-19 vaccine booster push as cases surge across Australia

COVID-19 is now one of Australia’s leading causes of death according to data from the Bureau of Statistics. In recent months there has been a significant surge in the number of COVID cases across the country. Many Australians are under-vaccinated and need to...
Do vaccine ‘champions’ influence their peers?

Do vaccine ‘champions’ influence their peers?

In times of emergency, like during a pandemic, getting accurate information and making informed decisions is crucial. But how do people learn about vaccines and share their experiences with others? A recent study conducted in Australia investigated how adults who were...
Updated eligibility for oral COVID-19 treatments

Updated eligibility for oral COVID-19 treatments

An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). There are two oral COVID-19 antiviral medicines approved for...