August 2, 2021
Rapid antigen testing isn’t perfect. But it could be a useful part of Australia’s COVID response
The main advantages of antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus) over PCR tests include their lower cost and their speed
Community Information
July 8, 2021
Is it more infectious? Is it spreading in schools? This is what we know about the Delta variant and kids
Children and adolescents may be at greater risk of becoming infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, and transmitting it
July 1, 2021
National app maps COVID alerts across Australia
The CRISPER web app pulls together information on current contact tracing locations from all Australian states and territories
June 29, 2021
APPRISED Issue 15 – June 2021
APPRISED – the newsletter of the APPRISE Centre of Research Excellence contains news about our response to infectious disease emergencies
June 17, 2021
Renowned scientists lead mRNA Victoria Advisory Group
Professor Sharon Lewin enlisted to provide advice on mRNA manufacturing capability in Victoria
May 31, 2021
Victorian Government funds new COVID-19 biobank
The creation of a vaccine biobank is vital to better understanding the immune response and long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines
May 11, 2021
Even if Olympians are jumping the COVID vaccine queue, that’s not necessarily wrong. A bioethicist explains
Bioethicist Diego Silva explains the nuanced ethical reasons for vaccinations of Olympians
March 30, 2021
Yes, COVID vaccines are front and centre. But don’t forget about your flu shot
One important way we can prepare for the Australian winter is by getting a flu vaccine.
March 23, 2021
APPRISED Issue 14 – March 2021
APPRISED – the newsletter of the APPRISE Centre of Research Excellence contains news about our response to infectious disease emergencies.
March 18, 2021
Flu vaccines are updated every year. We can learn from this process as we respond to COVID variants
How can we update COVID-19 vaccines for COVID variants?
