I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?
Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider…
Today in History, December 9: How smallpox was eradicated after killling 300 million people in the 20th century
On December 9, 1979, a global commission of scientists certified that smallpox, one of the world’s deadliest and…
Years on, did mass administration of mRNA vaccines cost unnecessary lives?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were those who argued that the rapid push to develop…
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C among prison inmates in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Public Health
Global hepatitis report. 2024: action for access in low- and middle-income countries n.d.(accessed April 24, 2025). https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240091672Â Moradi…
Measles warning issued for South West and Great Southern as confirmed case numbers climb
Health experts are urging people in Western Australia’s South West and Great Southern to be on alert for…
Urgent plea as flu outbreak kills 14
A major flu outbreak has taken the lives of 14 people in the Northern Territory as doctors plea…
Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27
SINGAPORE – Two updated Covid-19 vaccines will be available from Oct 27 at more than 600 general practitioner…
Vaccination Is A Medical Procedure, Not A Retail Service — MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) strongly disagrees with recent calls to allow pharmacists to administer vaccines. Vaccination is…
Measles alert for Northern Beaches
NSW Health has issued a measles alert for the Northern Beaches following confirmation of an infectious case in…
Thousands of Australians fighting ‘cruel’ battle for COVID vaccine injury compensation
It’s almost the same every week. Take medication, check dosage, draw into needles, administer drugs. The only thing…
Measles outbreak declared in Cairns after cases linked to Bali travel
Health officials are urging travellers to south-east Asia to be vaccinated against measles as an outbreak is declared…
Multiple people infected with measles in Utah during student cycling race
MIDWAY, Utah — Multiple people were infected with measles after being exposed at a Utah High School Cycling…