Position Statements
From time to time we will call attention to a particular issue that we believe is of concern, and publish a position statement. It reflects the view of the Board of the Immunisation Coalition.
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Enhancing Influenza Vaccination Uptake In Children
The Immunisation Coalition sees it’s vital to increase the influenza vaccine uptake children aged under 5 years old, a vulnerable age group.
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Strategies To Improve The 2024 Influenza Vaccine Coverage Rate
The Immunisation Coalition puts forward several initiatives to increase the vaccine coverage rate for influenza in 2024
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Position Statement: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Australia
The Immunisation Coalition’s (IC) COVID clinical assessment team met in May 2021 to consider the COVID vaccine rollout in Australia.
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Position Statement: Evidence For COVID And Flu Shots On The Same Day
This statement refers to evidence for COVID and flu shots on the same day.
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Position Statement: Use Of Face Masks
Masks can be an effective tool for reducing the transmission of COVID-19 when used correctly and with other safety measures.
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Position Statement: Two Doses Of Influenza Vaccine During A Single Flu Season
There is no evidence that two doses of the influenza vaccine will provide either stronger or longer protection against influenza.
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Position Statement: Influenza Vaccination For All People Aged 50 And Over
An improvement of individual protection and herd immunity could be achieved if flu vaccination was implemented for people aged 50-64 years.
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Position Statement: Influenza Vaccination
For the 2019 flu season in Australia, the two enhanced vaccines available are considered safe and effective for people aged 65 years and over.
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Position Statement: Influenza Vaccination And Cardiovascular Disease
Studies indicate that the influenza vaccine almost halves the risk of heart attacks in older adults.
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