April 21, 2026
What is RSV? And why should older Australians have this free vaccine?
Vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can reduce illness from RSV by more than 80% in the first season after vaccination
APPRISE News
April 14, 2026
When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain
Influenza kills around 3,500 Australians a year and lands 18,000 in hospital. Vaccination is the best way to protect against flu
April 1, 2026
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses?
Information about FluMist and whether your child is eligible
March 26, 2026
Lack of awareness and access left at-risk Australians missing out on COVID antivirals at height of pandemic
The findings highlight critical barriers that prevented timely uptake, despite government efforts to prioritise vulnerable populations
March 10, 2026
Many older Victorians with COVID received antivirals — But study finds differences in who received which drug
Factors such as socioeconomic status, vaccination history, and aged-care residency may have influenced which treatments people received
February 3, 2026
What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
The Nipah virus fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%
November 12, 2025
First Nations parents’ experiences of COVID-19 and associations with symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder
This study highlights the importance of trauma-informed public health emergency responses during a pandemic
September 17, 2025
Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) will inform and co-ordinate public health responses
September 2, 2025
First Nations community panels find ways to improve the health of First Nations peoples in pandemics
Community panels can lead to more effective, inclusive and equitable responses to infectious disease emergencies that are meaningful and reflective of First Nations people’s lives
July 23, 2025
Impact so far – Research of the FIRST Nations pandemic network and APPRISE
At a national level, our work has already contributed to decisions about health for First Nations people and communities
