Vaccination
Craig was treated for a bat bite. He died eight months later
Health authorities are investigating the “breakthrough” infection that led to Ballina tradie Craig Nolte’s death – NSW’s first from the rare bat lyssavirus.
- Angus Thomson
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Stacey lost her son to meningitis. Here’s what she wants you to know
He had complained of a headache and a runny nose but less than 24 hours later Brayden was pronounced brain dead. His mum wants to prevent it happening to someone else’s son.
- Robyn Willis
- Exclusive
- Healthcare
Western suburbs walk-in vaccination service axed
The children’s service in St Albans will close despite a recent jump in vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Broede Carmody and Rachel Eddie
Teachers, business owners granted COVID vaccine appeal
A group of educators and small business owners will be granted their day in court to fight the “unlawful” COVID-era vaccination mandate.
- Savannah Meacham
- Opinion
- Medicine
The Kennedy curse is hitting Australia’s vaccine giant
Having a renowned anti-vaxxer in charge of America’s health system can’t be healthy for a company that wants to grow its vaccine business.
- Elizabeth Knight
- Exclusive
- Coronavirus pandemic
COVID antivirals are heavily marketed. It’s not clear how well they work
The expensive medication does little to prevent hospitalisation or death for people who are vaccinated against the virus, a new Australian analysis of randomised controlled trials has found.
- Liam Mannix
- Exclusive
- Science
Shingles vaccine may increase mild shingles risk for a few weeks, new data shows
The Victorian scientists who spotted the perplexing new signal say their data still shows strong protection from the jab.
- Liam Mannix
Kristy thought this virus was mild. Then her baby ended up in hospital
Many babies are heading into winter without full protection against the leading cause of severe respiratory illness in infants.
- Angus Thomson
Left arm or right? Why it matters where you get your vaccine
These scientists sought to answer a simple question. They ended up stumbling upon a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of vaccines.
- Angus Thomson
Shingles-dementia link gives weight to a ‘heretical’ theory
The shingles vaccine seems to give some protection against dementia. But why?
- Liam Mannix
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