Vaccination
Samoan Measles Outbreak Causes Government Shutdown
Over the past month, Samoa has been experiencing a serious measles epidemic. Schools, and even the government itself has been......
Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination rates fail to rise for Indigenous people
The National Immunisation Program was created to fund vaccination for aged adults, people with chronic medical conditions, and for Indigenous......
Indigenous HPV vaccinations shoot up
Human papilloma virus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer in women. Indigenous women are diagnosed with cervical cancer at twice the......
Meningococcal infections see dramatic increase
Australia’s peak scientific body is urging parents to vaccinate their children, after a spike in infections and the death of......
Anti-Vaccination Billboards Sparks Outrage
An anti-vaccination advocacy group has sparked outrage by taking out a billboard questioning the positive health impacts of vaccinations on......
Meningococcal: The new free jab for Australian Teens
The Morrison government has added the Meningococcal vaccine to the National Immunisation Schedule, meaning Australian teenagers will receive immunisation to the......
Patients Turned Away As Vaccine Shortage Continues
With flu season fast approaching, many approaching their Pharmacy or GP for a vaccine are being turned away. The vaccines......