Does the flu vaccine give you flu? 5 questions about the vaccine answered
This article, by Professor Christopher Blyth from The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia…
Northern Territory records Australia’s first diphtheria death reported in almost a decade amid outbreak
The Northern Territory has recorded the country’s first reported death from diphtheria in almost a decade, according to…
Vaccination tips for neurodiverse children this flu season
Busy pharmacies, bright lights and confined spaces can heighten fear surrounding vaccination, particularly among children who are neurodiverse. …
Double boost for maternal vaccination against infectious disease
A pair of recent studies have reinforced the safety and benefits of maternal vaccination during pregnancy for both…
NT diphtheria outbreak worsens as cases of the potentially deadly disease more than double
Cases of a potentially deadly strain of diphtheria have more than quadrupled in just over a month, as…
HPV vaccine for boys halves their risk of multiple cancers, JAMA study suggests
Vaccinating young men against HPV reduces their risk of HPV-related cancers by almost half, a retrospective cohort study…
Here’s How Many Doctors and Nurses Are Getting Flu or COVID Shots
Over three-fourths of healthcare workers received an influenza vaccine in 2024-2025, survey data showed.COVID vaccination was less common,…
Doctors warn of decades-long ripple effect with 80,000 children not fully vaccinated
Only 90.5% of children are now fully vaccinated at 12 months, down from 94.8% five years ago, new…
Measles on the rise across NSW, concern community infections spreading undetected
A serious outbreak of measles in Asia has fuelled a surge in cases in NSW — but what…
Meningitis cases rise as vaccine queues continue
The number of confirmed or suspected cases of meningitis in Kent has risen from 29 to 34, the…
Deadly meningitis outbreak in UK due to erosion of public health
A deadly outbreak of meningitis in the county of Kent in England has claimed the lives of two…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…