Immunology
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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The number of flu cases across NSW remains low but is on the rise AAP - 06-07-2018
NSW Health says there were 178 confirmed cases of the flu across the state in the week ending July 1, a quarter the number of cases this time last year.
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South Australian children aged three years and under will receive free vaccines for meningococcal B AAP - 04-07-2018
South Australian children aged three and younger will receive free
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Mandatory flu vaccination for medical staff in NSW AAP - 01-06-2018
It is now mandatory for NSW hospital doctors and nurses who work in high-risk patient wards to be vaccinated against the flu. Winter is here
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This season the demand for the influenza vaccine has increased AAP - 21-05-2018
Demand for the influenza vaccine has soared by 25-30 per cent this season over the same period last year, authorities say. Unprecedented demand
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Super vaccines now available for free to older Australians AAP - 19-04-2018
Health Minister Greg Hunt says two 'ground-breaking' influenza vaccines are now available to older Australians. Two ground-breaking
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Australian scientists found the silent army' of immune system AAP - 13-04-2018
Australian scientists have just made a big leap in the understanding of how the immune system works to fight disease. Scientists have discovered
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This year's flu vaccine will protect against four types of influenza, including the Brisbane virus AAP - 11-04-2018
Australians are again being urged to protect themselves ahead of this year's flu season. The Brisbane virus is one of four strains included
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Queensland youngsters get free flu vaccines AAP - 23-03-2018
Children under five can be vaccinated against influenza for free under a Queensland government initiative to stop the spread of the virus.
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New data shows childhood immunisation rates have continued to rise right across the Australia AAP - 22-03-2018
Childhood immunisation rates have reached such high levels in Australia that 'herd immunity' would now be providing protection against a range of diseases
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The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way AAP - 21-02-2018
An American pharmaceutical company claims daily capsules of peanut flour can help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts, in a major study.
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