News: vaccination

Meningococcal leaves long term impact on adolescent survivors

Only one third of parents are aware of the recommendation that children should be vaccinated for influenza.

New research from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É has found almost 60 per cent of adolescent invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) survivors have long term psychological conditions in subsequent years.

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Meningococci evades pandemic lockdown measures

A group of teenagers sit and smile.

Social distancing, online classes and the temporary closure of pubs, bars and nightclubs failed to stop the spread of meningococcal bacteria among school leavers, a new study from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É has found.

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Message to the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É community on vaccination mandate

University building

On Tuesday, February 15, University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter Høj AC, wrote to the university community on the decision to not pursue a vaccination mandate at this time.

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University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É community recognised in Australia Day Honours

Helen Marshall

The University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list.

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Study results will inform immunisation programs globally

B Part of It study

The results of the B Part of It study – the largest meningococcal B herd immunity study ever conducted – are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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