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Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

AAP · Jul 3

Three people die on cruise ship in the Atlantic from suspected hantavirus infection

Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.

Euronews · May 4

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

Doctors shell-shocked from 2025's record-breaking flu season are warning another significant round is on the way if vaccination rates stay low.

AAP · Apr 8

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COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Trump tariff announcement wipes $1bn from CSL value – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek

As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’

Given the number of times this has happened already, it should come as little surprise that we’re now faced with yet another new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025

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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 · May 22, 2025

'Huge shock': unprecedented rise of killer soil disease

A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.

AAP · May 17, 2025

Do you really need a Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Should you be thinking about getting a Covid booster shot? Paul Griffin reports

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

HMPV: What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

An outbreak of the virus in northern China has prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2025

5 signs of silverfish infestation and how to stop them getting into your home

Pest pros reveal the simple fixes

Homes & Gardens · Nov 27, 2024

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

A newborn baby is dead and infections are surging as health authorities scramble to contain a worsening national whooping cough epidemic.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Father dies after alleged Cup day one-punch attack

Tributes flow for a father who died after an alleged one-punch attack at a pub on Melbourne Cup day as his accused assailant faces court.

AAP · Nov 8, 2024

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Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3, 2024

FLuQE Is The Hot New COVID Strain Entering The Villa — Here’s What You Need To Know

What is FLuQE? Here's everything you need to know about the contagious new COVID variant spreading across Australia.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Doctors defuse 'toxic timebomb', remove dangerous cyst

A Brisbane woman hopes to raise awareness about hydatid disease after doctors defused a "toxic timebomb", removing a watermelon-sized cyst from the 29-year-old.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

Covid wave: what are the rules around testing and vaccines in Australia?

When did cases start rising? Do you still need to report positive results? What does the latest coronavirus wave mean for health regulations?

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

New flu vaccine could mean the end of annual shots

Queensland researchers are leading the trial of a flu vaccine that will target parts of the virus that are less susceptible to mutations.

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ABC News · May 23, 2023

Australian-first universal flu vaccine trial begins at Brisbane's Mater Hospital

Researchers at Brisbane's Mater Hospital are starting to trial a vaccine that could mean flu jabs are only necessary every few years, instead of annually.

The Conversation · May 16, 2023

Should I get a flu vaccine this year? Here's what you need to know

After having low rates of influenza (flu) transmission in recent years thanks to our COVID control strategies, case numbers are now rising.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Study finds long COVID symptoms 'on par' with influenza in vaccinated population, but infectious diseases expert raises concerns

The study compared the symptoms of Queenslanders who had COVID and influenza 12 weeks after testing positive.

The New Daily · Feb 19, 2023

Marburg, bird flu and MVE: Why you need to be aware of these viruses

There's been some concerning news regarding viruses, one expert don't want to paint a grim picture, but he wants you to be aware.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Risk of COVID death or hospitalisation 88 per cent lower for those previously infected, study finds

One of the largest studies conducted on COVID immunity finds that previous infections provide protection for as long as vaccination, but experts caution vaccines are still the safer option.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests overhaul needed, researcher says

Researchers analysed 10 brands of rapid antigen tests and found only two were able to detect low concentrations of the COVID-19 virus.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Atagi expected to update advice on fifth dose of Covid vaccine within weeks

Experts urge governments to reprioritise public health messaging amid fears the anti-vaccine lobby ‘has the floor’ on immunisation

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