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The threat posed by measles is on the rise again in a number of countries in the world. One of them is the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
There are many reasons adults might not be up to date with the vaccinations they need. Catching up is easy enough, and vitally important in the fight against infectious diseases.
The adjuvanted flu vaccine is free for over-65s and offers better protection than the standard vaccine. Here's what the research says.
Precedents exist for making people have certain vaccines. Perhaps it's time to extend this.
You don't have to be an expert to be an effective advocate for vaccination. Here are some tips if you find yourself talking to someone who isn't convinced they should vaccinate their kids.
We've had the measles vaccine in Australia since 1968, but a two-dose program was only introduced in 1992. And if you haven't had the second dose, you're at risk of contracting measles.
Thanks to successful vaccination programs, Australia has just been declared free of rubella. Continued vigilance is important to make sure it doesn't come back.
Banning travel might not always be the best way to respond to a disease outbreak.
Illness often strikes when you’re stressed at work, not sleeping properly, or you’ve been out partying a little too much. Here's why.
International outbreaks of the almost-forgotten disease diphtheria and pockets of low immunisation coverage put Australians at risk of catching the disease.
While not perfect, the seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza. There are a few changes to the flu vaccine and what is available this year. Here's what you need to know.
The flu vaccine isn't perfect but it's the best way to protect against these potentially harmful viruses. Most children aged six months to five years are eligible for a free vaccine in 2018.
Social media rumours are putting Nigeria's vaccination campaigns at risk.
Meningococcal is a rare but very serious infection that can lead to blood poisoning and brain infection. But no single vaccine protects against all the strains.
Vaccination is not to be taken for granted.
A new version of the HPV vaccine Gardasil protects against nine types of the virus, and is already being used overseas.
To tackle diseases like meningitis, African governments must find fresh ways to fight for lower cost vaccines.
Most immunisation campaigns continue to primarily focus on infants and children, but almost 4 million Australian adults are not vaccinated against preventable diseases.
Whilst most parents do vaccinate, health professionals often find it difficult to talk with those who are hesitant or decline. A new resource provides information and communication support.
Top contributors
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Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, University of Sydney
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Director, Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, UNSW
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Senior Research Fellow and General Paediatrician, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Honorary Research Fellow, Macquarie University
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Adjunct Professor, Macquarie University
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Professor of International Health, Burnet Institute
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Senior Research Officer, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Global Disease Epidemiology and Control, Johns Hopkins University
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Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, University of Western Australia
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Staff Specialist Paediatrician, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance; Clinical Associate Lecturer, Children's Hospital Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney
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Professor of Population Health, University of Melbourne
