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Should Australia worry about RFK Jr’s shock flu vaccine move?

A US panel’s decision not to recommend the preservative thiomersal won’t affect vaccine availability in Australia, say experts. But it will stoke dangerous anti-vax sentiment

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Australia has had record flu cases this year – and that’s before winter arrives. What’s going on?

With that much flu around already, doctors are urging all Australians to get vaccinated

The Guardian - AU

Spike in flu cases sparks plea over 'dire' rate of jabs

An unusual spike in cases has sparked a warning for Australians to get a flu jab and lift poor vaccination rates as winter looms.

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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

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Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Professionals from the health and medical fields feature in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which includes a globally-renowned vaccination expert.

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Confidence in childhood vaccines falls but accessibility may be a factor, report finds

Confidence in childhood vaccination is slipping in Australia, a UNICEF report says, but hesitancy isn't the only or most pressing issue.

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As fifth COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, many at-risk Australians are still behind on boosters

All Australian adults are now eligible for a fifth COVID-19 vaccine, but data shows millions of people are yet to get their third and fourth doses, including those in high-risk groups.

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Vulnerable Australians want access to another booster dose. Here's the state of play across the country

As COVID cases rise across the country, there are calls for additional booster doses to be made available to Australians who want it.

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Welcome to the ‘Pandemicene’: is Australia ready for the next pandemic?

After Covid experts predict more, possibly worse, pandemics. Some fear we haven’t yet learned the lessons of this one

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Did Pfizer make a 'scandalous' admission to the European Parliament about its COVID-19 vaccine?

Despite a claim that has gone viral, Pfizer never said that pre-market trials of its COVID-19 vaccine tested for its effect on transmission of the virus.

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As Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic declaration lifts, vaccine mandates and policies being scrutinised

Behavioural scientist Julie Leask describes vaccine mandates as "ethically problematic" and says their use may have hindered efforts to get people boosted.

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Covid booster vaccine uptake lags in western Sydney, where only 62.1% have had at least three jabs

Experts blame government for taking attention and resources from vaccination programs as infections and hospitalisations surge

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Health department defends Australian Covid vaccine ads criticised as ‘very hard to find’

Health expert says health videos contain key messages but it’s difficult to find and share them

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‘Don’t talk about Covid’: major parties accused of virus complacency during election campaign

Experts say there is a lack of political urgency on vaccines and public health plans as deaths rise and winter approaches

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Expert panel to address Australia’s lagging Covid vaccination rates in children 5-11

Less than half of the age group have received their first dose, but misinformation is not the only barrier, vaccine expert says

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