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Latest news: Vaccines
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.
Dec 13, 2023
New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves
Two new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new Omicron variant of the virus are now available in Australian pharmacies around the nation.
Dec 10, 2023
Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea
There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.
Nov 26, 2023
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New vaccines to target current COVID-19 variants
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting current Omicron variants will be available to Australians next month.
Nov 20, 2023
Anti-vax bus driver jailed before cop assault sentence
A bus driver who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and threw glass bottles and rocks at cops during a protest has been locked up ahead of his sentence.
Nov 15, 2023
Shelters close doors to new cats amid vaccine shortage
The RSPCA will stop accepting unvaccinated cats at their shelters in South Australia because of a nationwide supply shortage of vital inoculations.
Nov 09, 2023
Whooping cough outbreak 'well overdue', experts say
Experts say an outbreak of whooping cough is on the horizon and could infect tens of thousands of Australians going into the Christmas period.
Nov 07, 2023
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Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight
A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.
Sep 20, 2023
Queensland hospitals vaccine mandate to be scrapped
Consultation will begin to scrap a rule that disallowed unvaccinated health workers from working in Queensland hospitals during the pandemic.
Sep 01, 2023
Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls
Melbourne researchers are pushing for more clinical trials for strep A vaccines as new research shows a significant rise in Australian cases.
Aug 23, 2023
Call for all states to make meningococcal vaccine free
Advocates want more states to make the meningococcal B vaccine free for children and teens after Queensland joined South Australia in adding it to its program.
Aug 04, 2023
Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months
Victoria has recorded two new cases of "mpox", previously known as monkeypox, prompting a health warning from authorities.
Aug 03, 2023
Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations
Queenslanders are answering pleas from health officials to get vaccinated against the flu, especially the severe B strain that continues to take hold.
Jul 27, 2023
Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home
Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.
Jul 17, 2023
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Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death
The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.
Jul 13, 2023
Vaccine 'game changer' to use needle-free skin patches
A Queensland biotech firm will lead efforts to create a needle-free skin patch allowing people in remote areas to be vaccinated without medical staff.
Jun 19, 2023
Vaccinations urged ahead of winter school holidays
With winter flu and COVID-19 cases surging, parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated before heading off on school holidays.
Jun 14, 2023
No evidence medical clinic followed vaccine guidelines
An investigation has found there is no documented evidence that vaccines at a Tasmanian medical clinic were stored correctly over a 20-year period.
Jun 14, 2023
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Doctors urge COVID and flu jab as fifth wave approaches
A fifth wave of COVID-19 infections is looming this winter, with Australians being urged to get their booster and flu vaccine at the same time.
Jun 08, 2023
Spike in flu cases places unvaccinated elderly at risk
Health authorities are urging older members of the community to get vaccinated as flu cases spike across NSW just a week before winter.
May 25, 2023
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