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Why everyone isn’t getting the new RSV vaccine

Why everyone isn’t getting the new RSV vaccine

In recent years respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have exploded in Australia. At the time of writing, there have been 24,211 notifications of laboratory confirmed RSV reported to the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System this year. A new vaccine...
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...
5th COVID vaccine dose announced and Long COVID

5th COVID vaccine dose announced and Long COVID

ATAGI, the advisory group on immunisation has recently announced its recommendations about the 5th dose. ATAGI recommendsa 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is...