News: immunisation

Research centre funded for global control of two serious infections in young people

Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus
Posted on Aug 30 2024 by Lara Pacillo

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have received $3 million for a new research centre set to determine the most effective immunisation program using one vaccine to protect against both meningococcal disease and gonorrhoea.

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Life-saving meningococcal B vaccination program continues indefinitely

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Posted on Jul 22 2021 by Elisa Black

South Australia's world-leading Meningococcal B Immunisation Program will continue indefinitely after proving it’s been incredibly effective at preventing the illness in high-risk age groups thanks to research at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Fears children’s immunisation rates will drop

Only one third of parents are aware of the recommendation that children should be vaccinated for influenza.
Posted on Apr 22 2020 by Elisa Black

There are fears parents will skip vital vaccinations for their children and that there may be disease outbreaks, because parents are concerned about taking their children to their GP during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Study results will inform immunisation programs globally

B Part of It study
Posted on Jan 23 2020 by David Ellis

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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