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South Australian researchers trial confirm faster bee sting vaccine

AAP - 16-07-2019

South Australian researchers have successfully completed trials of a bee sting vaccine that prevents allergic symptoms using a unique sugar-based ingredient.

 
The NSW government has strengthened the rules around vaccine storage

AAP - 05-07-2019

The rules around how doctors store vaccines have been strengthened after incorrectly stored shots sparked fears thousands of patients would need to be re-vaccinated.

 
The cell discovery that could stop allergies and deadly anaphylaxis

HealthTimes - 20-06-2019

A new cell type that could stop allergies before they begin has been discovered by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The finding gives

 
Thousands of patients of a Sydney GP clinic - including children - may need to be re-vaccinated

AAP - 20-06-2019

Authorities are trying to contact thousands of patients vaccinated by two Sydney GPs after vaccines were found to have expired or not been stored properly.

 
An extra 400,000 flu shots ordered to meet demand

AAP - 29-05-2019

A record number of Australians are getting vaccinated against the flu, prompting one company to order an extra 400,000 shots to give to GPs and pharmacies.

 
Australians are being urged to get their flu shots as they become available from mid-April

AAP - 15-04-2019

Health Minister Greg Hunt has urged Australians to get their flu shots as they become available from mid-April. Australians are being urged to

 
Study suggests fish n chips additive may hinder flu shot

AAP - 11-04-2019

A new study suggests eating a preservative used to prepare foods like fish and chips could weaken the effects of the flu vaccine. A common food

 
The death of a Victorian child from the flu prompts vaccine push

AAP - 15-03-2019

A Victorian child has died during an outbreak of influenza over the summer season, and now health authorities are urging people to get immunised.

 
Tasmania's uptake of free meningococcal vaccinations has been low among 20-year-olds

AAP - 09-11-2018

A meningococcal jab campaign for Tasmanian youths has already saved some from the potentially-deadly disease, but many 20-year-olds are shunning the vaccine.

 
NSW students will get free meningococcal jabs

AAP - 06-08-2018

Thousands of NSW students are being targeted with a further run of meningococcal

 

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