At the moment, a child’s access to certain shots can differ depending on whether they live in Queensland or Tasmania.
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Early treatment with antibiotics can be life-saving.
Stating a majority of people won’t benefit from a vaccine ignores the purpose of immunisation programs.
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.
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor in Vaccinology, University of Adelaide
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Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Senior research fellow, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Principal Research Fellow; paediatrician; infectious diseases epidemiologist; vaccinologist, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist, University of Sydney
