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Global pact to shore up world's future pandemic defence

Global pact to shore up world's future pandemic defence

A global supply chain and logistic network features in a proposed pact to fight future pandemics that has been agreed by World Health Organisation members.

'Reduce the misery' and get a flu jab, experts urge

People are being urged to take influenza and other respiratory diseases seriously and get vaccinated before cold weather arrives.

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".

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Kennedy to travel to Texas after measles-related deaths

Kennedy to travel to Texas after measles-related deaths

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly planning a rushed trip to Texas after a second child's death there was linked to measles.

Top US vaccine official resigns, criticises RFK Jr

Top US vaccine official resigns, criticises RFK Jr

The top US vaccine official has resigned and criticised the nation's health department boss for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking.

Drop in immunisation rates hits vaccine-maker's revenue

Drop in immunisation rates hits vaccine-maker's revenue

Sales of CSL's flu vaccines were down by double digits in the first half amid a fall in immunisation rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Call for rollout of vaccines after bacteria outbreak

Call for rollout of vaccines after bacteria outbreak

Australia has recorded the highest number of a deadly bacterial infection in two decades, as experts call for newer vaccines to be rolled out.

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COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'

COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'

COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'

COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'

A class action accuses the government of negligence in approving COVID-19 vaccines, but lawyers say the case has no chance of making it to a hearing.

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

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.

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncytial virus.

Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign

Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign

Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign

Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign

The Israeli army has denied Palestinian claims it struck a clinic in northern Gaza where children were being vaccinated for polio.

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

By raising its level of adult immunisation to the same rate for children, Australia could unlock huge economic benefits, researchers say.

Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency

Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency

Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency

Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency

Now is the time for eligible people to get their mpox vaccines, experts say, as monthly diagnoses in Australia surge from the single digits to the hundreds.

Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

More than 200,000 Australians who are immunocompromised will gain free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of a government scheme.

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Long-COVID study could unlock new vaccines, treatments

Australian-led research into cells that fight long-COVID has the potential to help shape new coronavirus treatments and vaccines.

GPs urge jabs as winter lurgies return with a vengeance

A spike in illness ranging from flu and whooping cough to gastro concerns doctors and health authorities who urge more people to get vaccinated.

Discovery brings universal flu vaccine one step closer

Scientists are a step closer to developing a universal flu vaccine that could replace yearly jabs thanks to a new discovery made in Melbourne.

Coroner probes vaccine link to young woman's death

A Victorian coroner is investigating whether a woman's death from heart inflammation after receiving her third COVID-19 jab was due to the Moderna vaccine.

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Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases

A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.

Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered

NSW health workers might no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the minister responsible declares people need to "get back on with life".

AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out

Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.

Australians encouraged to continue getting booster jabs

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Australian government recommends that all adults get booster jabs in accordance with the latest health advice.

Palmer claims 'victory' in funding COVID vaccine case

Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.

First vaccine approved for infectious respiratory virus

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has for the first time approved a vaccine against the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus.

Post-pandemic fall in child vaccination 'concerning'

Health experts are concerned about declining vaccination rates among children and are calling for a targeted campaign to lift uptake.

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