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Immunisation and vaccinations
Colds and flu prevention
Good hygiene is one of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu (influenza). Find out how to prevent colds and flu.
HPV vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts, but va...
Immunisation for your child
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.
Immunisation and pregnancy
During pregnancy, your immune system is naturally weaker than usual so are more susceptible to certain infections and illnesses which can be harmful t...
Travel vaccinations
Learn about why vaccinations are important before you travel.
Vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) are diseases such as measles or mumps that can be prevented by an immunisation programme.
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Immunisation or vaccination - what's the difference?
What's the difference between immunisation and vaccination?
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Vaccines, allergy and asthma | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Vaccine components | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
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Vaccines for Australian adults | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Homeopathy and vaccination | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Poliomyelitis vaccines for Australians | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Diabetes and vaccines | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Vaccinations during pregnancy | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Hepatitis B vaccines for Australians | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Measles vaccination catch-up guide | NCIRS
NCIRS is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides independent expert advice on all aspects of vaccine preventable diseases, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia.
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
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Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why? | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women?
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Yellow fever vaccine for patients with HIV infection | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: YF vaccination can produce protective levels of neutralising antibodies in HIV patients
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Herpes zoster vaccination in Australia: what’s available and who benefits?
A live, attenuated single-dose vaccine, that protects against both acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia, is available for free to all Australians aged 70 years, and in a catch-up program for those aged 71–79 years..
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Can You Speed Up Recovery From Colds and Flu?
The review by Allan & Arroll (2014) found that there is a need for more high-quality research on treatments for common colds. This is largely due to current evidence often being low-quality or unreliable.
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Type 1 Diabetes - is a Vaccine in Sight for this Disease?
Whilst many of the complications associated with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) can be avoided, there is poor insulin management amongst sufferers – known as ‘psychological insulin resistance’.
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RACGP - COVID-19 resources
The RACGP has developed a number of resources to support GPs and the general practice team during COVID-19.
Read more on RACGP - The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners website
Pneumonia | Ausmed
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that impacts one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus. Pneumonia ranges in severity from a mild illness to life-threatening.
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Rituximab in autoimmune diseases | Issue 4 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that depletes B cells from the circulation. It was originally used to treat lymphoma but is increasingly used for the...
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How do Viruses and Bacteria Cause Disease? | Ausmed
Bacteria and viruses are microbes (germs) which are very different to each other in structure and function. Despite the important structural and cultural differences, both bacteria and viruses can cause disease in similar ways: they invade and multiply within the host by evading the immune system.
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Antibiotic Resistance - a Continuing Threat
As the number of infections resistant to the use of antibiotics is increasing – affecting anyone of any age and anywhere – there is growing concern about the far reaching implications for everyone around the world.
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