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Amanda Sheppeard is journalist with more than 30 years’ experience in her field. During that time she has worked across a broad range of areas, including health, education, local government, police/courts, finance/property and features. She has been recognised with awards from the National Press Club and at the Gold Coast Media Awards.

Amanda Sheppeard

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 03: A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic opened today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at the West Hollywood Library on August 3, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on August 1st over the monkeypox outbreak which continues to grow globally. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Monkeypox jab rollout: Who’s eligible and how to get one

At-risk Australians are expected to start receiving the third generation monkeypox vaccine as early as Monday. SEE WHO IS ON THE LIST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: A pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot for a customer at the Exhibition Pharmacy on July 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. More Australians are now eligible to receive a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, after the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) approved people aged 30 and above can access additional booster shots from Monday 11 July. While over 30s are now eligible for an additional dose if they choose, health authorities are strongly urging people over 50 to get the fourth COVID-19 vaccine booster and for people to wear masks indoors in public as coronavirus infections continue driven by Omicron subvariants. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Aussies not getting fourth Covid jab

Almost four million Aussies have now rolled up their sleeves for a fourth Covid vaccine – but there are two groups who are still falling behind.

National

Monkeypox emergency: what it means for Aussies

Australia has the highest number of monkeypox cases in the Western Pacific Region, as official figures show some have been locally acquired.

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The Aussie state with the worst flu outbreak

One state accounts for more than half of Australia’s reported flu cases this year. See how your state compares.

National

Vaccination rules scrapped for international travellers

The Federal Government has made a big change to vaccination rules for international travellers, as Australia’s Covid death toll passed a grim milestone.

National

‘Extraordinary’ number of deaths avoided by Covid vax

New research reveals how many lives have been saved by Covid vaccines, as an Australian expert warns the pandemic is not over.

Coronavirus

Australia on track to hit shocking Covid figure

The coronavirus crisis is far from over with Australia expected to hit a dark milestone within 10 weeks.

Coronavirus

Why women are more likely to get long Covid

Women are more susceptible than men to long Covid, it has been revealed. Here’s what you need to know.

National

Superflu: Which Aussies are most at risk and how to avoid it

After a two-year absence, flu season is back with a vengeance and the age groups hardest hit are not what you might expect.

Tasmania

Courtney Mawn from Coorparoo getting their flu jab from Amanda Seeto Pharmacist, and Vice President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Qld, its the Afluria 2022 flu vaccine, Good Price Pharmacy Cannon Hill, on Monday 23rd May 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Flu wave hits: Why you need to vaccinate now

Tasmanian flu cases have jumped dramatically and a surprising aged group is most likely to catch it. See how to get a vaccine >>>

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