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
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Latest 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
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
Upcoming Events
June 17, 2026
Ecraid training modules on adaptive clinical trial designs – online course
Six modules Online | Free More information – Ecraid Adaptive trial designs offer a compelling alternative where trial parameters can…
June 17, 2026
Lowitja Institute – Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research – online course
Who is it for? This course from Lowitja Institute Learning is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are…
July 1, 2026
International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 – starts 1 July 2026
International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 – 1 to 3 July 2026, Singapore The International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2026 ‘From Response…
October 27, 2026
Genomics Our Way Symposium: The Potential of Aboriginal Precision Medicine – starts 27 October 2026
Genomics Our Way Symposium: The Potential of Aboriginal Precision Medicine – 27 to 28 October 2026, Gadigal Country, NSW, Australia The…
November 10, 2026
21st ICID 2026 – starts 10 November 2026
21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2026 – 10 to 13 November 2026, Madrid, Spain The 21st ICID 2026…
