Tag: Vaccines and Immunity
ACT tops childhood immunisation rates
The ACT Government says the Territory is leading the country on childhood immunisation rates.[MORE]
Gardasil vaccine effective for males: study
Clinical trials have found for the first time that the vaccination against the human papilloma virus, Gardasil, is effective for males.[MORE]
Frazer presents skin cancer vaccine research
Queensland scientist Professor Ian Frazer has detailed his research into a skin cancer vaccine at a medical research conference in Brisbane.[MORE]
Victoria unveils new vaccination strategy
A new three-year vaccination strategy in Victoria will target those who remain vulnerable to disease.[MORE]
Mumps resurgence linked to lack of vaccinations
Doctors fear a resurgence of mumps in young adults may be due to the absence of proper vaccinations during childhood.[MORE]
NSW flu cases plummet
The New South Wales Government says the rate of respiratory illnesses plummeted over winter because more people took the flu vaccine this year.[MORE]
Emergency numbers down
The State Government says fewer people have been going to hospital emergency departments compared to last year.[MORE]
DOCS no longer responsible for hep B baby
The Department of Community Services (DOCS) says it no longer has parental responsibility for a baby boy whose Sydney parents refused to have it vaccinated for hepatitis B.[MORE]
Debate to focus on health worker compulsory vaccination
The compulsory vaccination of all health care workers will be debated by leading medical practitioners and health authorities on the Gold Coast today.[MORE]
Qld Health says chicken pox increase normal
Queensland Health says an increase in the number of chicken pox cases in the Gladstone region in the past three months is not unusual.[MORE]
Medical researcher honour for cervical cancer vaccine
Australian medical researcher Ian Frazer has won a major international prize in Italy.[MORE]
Cancer vaccine behind health spending boost
New research shows the introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine in 2007 was behind a boost in Government spending on public health.[MORE]
Court order remains for anti-vaccine couple
The New South Wales Supreme Court has declined a request by the state's Department of Community Services (DOCS) to hand back parental responsibility for a baby born to a mother with hepatitis B.[MORE]
Calls for free flu vaccine for chronic disease sufferers
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended the flu vaccine be given free of charge to pregnant women and anyone with chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes.[MORE]
DOCS drops pursuit of anti-vaccine couple
The New South Wales Department of Community Services (DOCS) has decided not to pursue further action against a Sydney couple that is refusing to vaccinate their week-old baby. [MORE]
'Hepatitis baby': DOCS seeks further orders
A dispute between DOCS and a couple refusing to vaccinate their newborn baby returns to the Supreme Court today.[MORE]
Evidence supports action against 'hep B' baby's parents: DOCS
The Department of Community Services (DOCS) says it has compelling medical evidence to support the action being taken against a Sydney couple refusing to vaccinate their baby boy.[MORE]
Court extends order for 'hep B' baby
The New South Wales Supreme Court has extended an order forcing a couple to immunise their newborn baby against hepatitis B. [MORE]
Vaccine battle: DOCS 'likely' to extend court order
DOCS will return to court today to try and force a couple to immunise their baby against hepatitis B. [MORE]
Parents still on the run over baby's vaccine
Authorities are still searching for a couple who are in hiding after refusing to vaccinate their baby against hepatitis B.[MORE]
Couple remains in hiding with baby to avoid vaccination
A Sydney couple are in hiding to stop authorities from vaccinating their newborn baby against hepatitis B.[MORE]
Court order to immunise child
The Government has taken out a court order to force the parents of a baby to immunise the child against Hepatitis B.[MORE]
Vaccine 'set to eradicate' cervical cancer virus
Vaccinations against the cervical cancer virus have worked so well, researchers expect the number of new cases to be halved in two years.[MORE]
Influenza vaccines urged
Elderly Tasmanians are being urged to get free 'flu vaccinations as the coldest part of winter sets in.[MORE]
Cuba approves, makes available lung cancer vaccine
Cuban scientists say the first vaccine to extend lives of lung cancer patients has been approved for use by Cuban authorities and is available in the island's hospitals.[MORE]
