A GP guide to vaccine safety
Need to know: The speed of the COVID-19 vaccine development raised questions about whether corners were cut in the race to develop vaccines at pandemic…
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Australia secures its first mRNA vaccine factory
A deal which will see Moderna set up a facility at Monash University will prevent a repeat of last year's vaccine shortages, according to Anthony A…
Moderna advances two vax candidates against Omicron variants
The company is one of a number of vaccine makers developing new shots to tackle BA.4 and BA.5.
Anaphylactic reaction to flu vax ‘overdiagnosed’
An Australian study shows most allergic reactions are overturned after vaccine challenge.
Toddler with diphtheria intubated
Public health doctor pleads for GPs to reinforce the need for vaccination in children, as well as adults who have not had a booster.
Call to lower age for fourth COVID-19 vaccine as deaths pass 10,000
Infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy says the age limit should be cut from 65 to 50.
Had your flu vax? Many doctors and healthcare staff missed it last year
Victorian data shows just three out of four hospital staff had an influenza vaccine in 2021: MJA.
TGA investigates possible myocarditis link to Nuvaxovid
Health authorities in the US have also raised concerns, but the manufacturer says there is no evidence of a causal relationship.
Flu shot slashes heart deaths in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome
An updated meta-analysis also confirms influenza vaccination reduces major cardiovascular events in the general population.
ATAGI issues new advice on vax timing after COVID-19 infection
Previous recommendations have been confusing, says health official.
