Immunology

Revenue from CSL's flu vaccine-making business dropped sharply in the first half of the financial year amid a significant fall in immunisation rates, particularly in the

The danger doesn't end with a shot of adrenaline for thousands of Australians who suffer from anaphylaxis. Almost 20 Aussies die from anaphylaxis annually.[subscribe]

A study shows the majority of parents and carers are likely to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 when jabs are available. Most

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is urging the federal government to provide two days of paid vaccination leave for all aged care and disability workers.

The federal government has finally approached the market for a show of interest in manufacturing mRNA

Health officials say there's been two cases of blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine in South Australia, including a 53-year-old man in intensive care.

NSW has administered nearly a million COVID-19 jabs, with the AstraZeneca vaccine now available across the state at GP surgeries to everyone aged 50 and older.

South Australia has opened another coronavirus vaccination clinic as authorities target 80 per cent of the state's population receiving their jabs by October.

Free flu vaccinations are being made available in Melbourne and Sydney as experts worry that winter might be a bad season for the virus. Free

All Torres Strait Islands and Cape York locals will receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, except for 992 people who have already been given the AstraZeneca jab.

Flu season

HIV transmission in NSW will be virtually

The suspension of AstraZeneca jabs across three more European countries has raised fresh questions about Australia's reliance on the coronavirus vaccine.

High immunisation rates of children suggest Australians more broadly will be keen to take their COVID-19 jab when it becomes available. Treasurer

Health Minister Greg Hunt is investigating concerns in Norway over the Pfizer vaccine after some elderly people died after being inoculated.

Australians at highest risk of coronavirus will be the first to receive vaccinations next year, while children will be last in line to receive their jabs.

New Zealand has a deal with Pfizer to supply the same COVID-19

Scientists from Queensland's James Cook University have found the use of "cold sprays" or ice before getting the jab can reduce vaccination pain in adults.

Australian researchers believe COVID-19 vaccines will work for longer periods, after testing the immunity of people who had contracted the disease.

New Zealand now has two deals in place to supply millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Kiwis. New Zealand has agreed a deal to buy up to