‘Heartbreaking’ result of Covid in pregnancy
A Sydney doctor has begged pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19, having seen the havoc wreaked by the virus in maternity wards.
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Why seeking jab exemption doomed to fail
Hesitant Aussies are clogging the GP system asking for medical exemptions from Covid-19 vaccines – but extremely few people will actually qualify.
‘One million doses’: PM’s huge vax news
One million more doses of the Moderna vaccine are incoming from Europe, as Australia looks to start vaccinating a new group.
Footy fans urged to get jabbed at final
NRL fans attending Sunday’s clash between the Eels and Knights are able to get vaccinated on their way inside, in a creative expansion of Qld’s rollout.
Why NSW’s vaccination rate is slipping
NSW was leading the world in its vaccination rates last month, but the daily number of new jabs has slowed, putting the state’s reopening date at risk.
‘Positive signs’ in vaccine mixing trials
A third study has reported its findings on mixing vaccines, with experts watching on closely to see if the ‘positive signs’ are present in the long term.
Aussies to trial new combo vaccine
Australians could soon receive a combined Covid-19 and flu jab as a major vaccine developer looks to begin trials here.
Joe Rogan blasts ‘lies’ about Covid drug
The popular podcaster has questioned whether he should sue American TV network CNN over its coverage of his Covid experience.
Where 500,000 extra Pfizer doses going
Australia received half a million extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Singapore last night. Here’s how many your state will receive.
Gladys confirms first opening milestone
New South Wales hit a major vaccine milestone on Thursday, with daily jab numbers suggesting the state is just weeks away from some good news.
Promise to vaccinate kids by year’s end
School kids who want a vaccine have been promised access to the jab by the end of the year after Pfizer was given the green light for children.
NSW’s major vaccination mandate
The NSW Government has announced a huge change to its rules around vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Stark lockdown reality for unvaccinated
The NSW Premier says those who make the choice not to get vaccinated will face the consequences of missing out on freedoms.
Qld vaccine advice changes again
The state’s top doctor Jeannette Young has eased the urgency on the second dose of the vaccine because ‘we are not in an outbreak’.
Tech could help bring us back from dead
The first facility for cryogenically freezing humans in Australia is set to open next year. Could it eventually thaw people back to life?
Shock finding: What Covid does to your IQ
New research has found a shocking impact on people’s intelligence after they’ve recovered from coronavirus, in more evidence of long Covid.
Needle-free Covid-19 vaccine trialled
The first phase of clinical trials has begun in Australia for a new Covid-19 vaccine that doesn’t involve needles.
Covid-19 vaccine conspiracy debunked
Misinformation being spread about the coronavirus vaccine has been debunked after a town near Byron Bay attracted nationwide attention.
Human case of deadly rat virus found
An American woman with a “serious pulmonary” condition has been confirmed as having a deadly rat-borne illness, the first ever case in her state.
How Australia will solve vaccine mystery
Australia will take on a major role in figuring out the effects of Covid-19 vaccinations that will have worldwide influence for one reason.
How everyday act spreads virus faster
It’s an everyday act that happens multiple times a day, but now experts have warned it could spread the virus through ‘massive aerosolisation’.
Qld scientists’ Covid-19 breakthrough
The world-first drugs, which are producing positive results in hamsters, could be an important tool in the fight against Covid-19.
Fears over ‘harmful’ item in pantry staple
Australian scientists have found an unexpected item hiding in a beloved pantry staple that could have a negative impact on your health.
Disturbing find of what COVID can do
Scientists are examining how mutant forms of COVID-19 might impact unborn babies amid disturbing evidence of the virus’s long-term effects.
Surprising group least likely to get vaccine
A surprising group has emerged as the most reluctant in Australia to get the COVID-19 jab. And this explains their lack of confidence.
Shock finding about paracetamol
Australians use paracetamol varieties all the time. But new research has come to a surprising conclusion about its effectiveness.
Unknown danger of eating chocolate: study
A new study shows eating chocolate could lead to serious health problems, but certain foods can counteract the danger.
Soap experts say you should stop buying
Australian biomedical researchers say a rise in potentially deadly superbugs has been flying under the radar, and one household product is to blame.
6 million people now eligible for vaccine
More than six million Australians will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the rollout gathers speed.
Virus jab being tested on babies
A promising COVID vaccine is now being tested on babies as young as six months old in the ongoing fight against the virus.
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