August 25, 2026
How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought
With high levels of vaccination and immunity from previous infections, new research suggests COVID antivirals are no longer working as well
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August 24, 2026
Is bird flu infecting humans? How would we know?
Experience in other countries suggests most of the rare human bird flu infections result from close contact with infected animals
July 21, 2026
Listening to health providers can reveal pathways to boost vaccine uptake for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
Australian childhood vaccination coverage is declining annually, with lower coverage and increased disease risk among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
May 5, 2026
Turning First Nations voices into action on pandemic preparedness
Preparedness and response can be co-developed through structured First Nations-led decision-making processes
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
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%
