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Disease outbreak prompts call to ensure kids are jabbed

A diphtheria outbreak has prompted a call-out to parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the serious respiratory disease.

AAP · Apr 2

Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers

Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu

Experts say both are at ‘critical point’ of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Australia called XBB.1.5. Here’s what experts say about it

As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, many could be forgiven for feeling somewhat desensitised to these next few words: A new Omicron subvariant has emerged. Here's what we know about XBB.1.5 so far.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Mask warning for millions ahead of ‘super-spreader’ Xmas

Millions of Australians have been warned to wear face masks as the nation's latest COVID wave peaks over the busy Christmas period.

The New Daily · Dec 22, 2022

Alerts linger as COVID-19 hits NSW peak

Infections of COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state or NSW but experts warn the national health emergency is far from over.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022

Adelaide woman facing possible foot amputation following COVID and heart ordeal

Within 24 hours, a young Adelaide couple went from a relaxing Bali holiday to a hospital ordeal when, after they both tested positive for COVID, one of them developed chest pains and was rushed to hospital.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?

Australia is seeing a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven in part by new sub-variants of Omicron. But with testing and reporting in decline, how accurate is the data?

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

Fresh COVID wave sees old advice issued again

Isolation and mandates are a thing of the past, but listening to health advice now is the only way to save Christmas from COVID.

The New Daily · Nov 11, 2022

COVID-19 wave intensifies in SA with thousands more cases, health system prepares for more pressure

The number of new recorded COVID-19 cases in South Australia jumps by more than 3,000 from last week's figure, prompting a call from a leading epidemiologist for a reintroduction of mask-wearing.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022