Vaccination
Shingles-dementia link gives weight to a ‘heretical’ theory
The shingles vaccine seems to give some protection against dementia. But why?
- Liam Mannix
Latest
‘Perfect storm of infection’: First-quarter flu cases hit high
Doctors have warned that record influenza detections between January and March could be an “ominous sign” for the cooler months.
- Broede Carmody
- Opinion
- Opinion
Joe Rogan won’t give us all measles but he’s one part of a bigger problem
Vaccination is crucial to public health. But misinformation is not the only challenge facing decision-makers to keep our community safe.
- Julie Leask and Dr Katie Attwell
- Exclusive
- Doctors at work
‘I just burst into tears’: Sydney GP gave wrong vaccine to newborn
The incident occurred months after health authorities discovered the GP’s clinic had incorrectly stored vaccines, potentially leaving more than 1000 patients unprotected against diseases.
- Kate Aubusson
‘2025 could easily be another bad year’: Infections already spiking in Qld
Last winter, one Brisbane mother saw two of her children admitted to different hospitals as beds ran out. This year, infection rates are already high.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
- Opinion
- Opinion
Falling vaccination rates in this country endanger us all
Governments should set tougher targets for parts of the country that are being left behind and where children are in danger.
- Peter Breadon and Wendy Hu
- Exclusive
- Education
Anti-vax parents share tips online on how to flout no jab, no play childcare laws
Experts have raised the alarm about anti-vaccine networks sharing tactics for skirting Victoria’s no jab, no play laws, while immunisation rates among children continue to decline.
- Nicole Precel and Henrietta Cook
RFK Jr becomes US health secretary after lone Republican votes ‘no’
A disgraced Australian celebrity chef has the ear of America’s new health secretary, who has promoted vaccine scepticism and wants fluoride out of the water supply.
- Michael Koziol
Falling vaccination rates in Trump’s America hit Australian giant
CSL’s profits have taken a hit from Americans’ reluctance to get vaccinated, sending its shares downward.
- David Swan
RFK Jr on defensive as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
A key Republican has joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the top health official nominee’s scepticism of routine childhood vaccinations.
- Amanda Seitz and Stephen Groves
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