Free doughnuts and lotteries may drive some people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. But for those who are afraid of needles, other interventions may be necessary.
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A successful rollout isn't just about the physical points where people can get the vaccinations. It's also about having a trained workforce to administer them.
The latest advice is to offer COVID-19 vaccines to women at any stage of pregnancy to protect them from a higher risk of severe disease – and to give their babies an early boost of antibodies.
Denial and deception can be harmful weapons with lethal consequences, neither logic or law is on the side of 'freedom' rallies.
A moral philosopher and bioethicist offers parents some tips for weighing family masking decisions.
Some national economies will return to their pre-COVID levels this year, others not until 2025. What does this imbalance mean for the global economy?
In this week's Newspoll, Morrison scored his lowest net approval since the COVID crisis started last year. Anthony Albanese also clocked a record low.
Australia's growing tendency to call in the defence force to deal with crises outside its usual remit is cause for concern. Shouldn't we be better prepared to respond to disasters?
Our immune system is controlled by our "body clock" – an intricate 24-hour system which controls how cells function.
As vaccine eligibility is expanded to adolescents and young adults, understanding who might be more likely to be vaccine hesitant, and why, can help inform public health strategies
As the coronavirus pandemic played out, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources found themselves in deeper trouble.
The COVID-19 variant responsible for Victoria's latest outbreak is one of three Indian variant sub-types, which spreads more easily than the original strain. Here's what we know so far.
The clotting condition has affected one in 88,000 Australians and is less deadly than previously thought.
The COVID-19 vaccines are a smash success. But that doesn't mean they keep every vaccinated person completely free of the coronavirus.
Each province and district in South Africa has allocated persons responsible for investigating adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination.
Even where vaccines are available, one barrier to progress is vaccine hesitancy: the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate.
Offering incentives to encourage good health behavior isn't new, but it does raise concerns. A behavioral scientist explains how rewarding those taking a shot need not keep ethicists up at night.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for adolescents ages 12-15. Vaccination is essential to protect children from serious illness and quicken return to normal life.
Full population-level protection against COVID-19 will require most adolescents and children to be vaccinated. There are ethical arguments for encouraging vaccination uptake through vaccine mandates.
This week's budget assumes all Australians will have the chance to be fully vaccinated by the end of the year. It's ambitious but possible.
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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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Professor and Head of Clinical Research, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, University of Sydney
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Honorary Research Fellow, Macquarie University
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Director, Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Western Australia
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Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Professor and Director for the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine, University of Sydney
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Honorary Fellow at Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of International Health, Burnet Institute
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Global Disease Epidemiology and Control, Johns Hopkins University
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Executive Director, African Population and Health Research Center
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Post Doctoral Research Officer, Telethon Kids Institute
