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Keep up to date with all the news from the Immunisation Coalition and vaccinations in Australia
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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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A Shared Step on a Long Journey
The Immunisation Coalition is proud to support A Shared Step on a Long Journey: The International COVID-Collaborations Folio 2020-2021. This project was initiated by artist…
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Statement on Mandatory Healthcare Workers Influenza Vaccination in Victoria
The Immunisation Coalition (IC) welcomes the announcement by Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, to introduce mandatory influenza Vaccination for workers in high-risk areas including intensive…
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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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National Immunisation Program childhood schedule changes!
A number of changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule have commenced 1 July 2018. The Commonwealth has developed a suite of educational and…
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South Australia: Meningococcal B Immunisation Program
A statewide meningococcal B immunisation program for babies and children will start on 1 October 2018. Meningococcal B vaccinations will be available in a phased…
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People often assume that healthy children can shake off illness quickly, but it is not that way with a virus like the flu. Healthy children…
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