News: vaccination

Meningococci evades pandemic lockdown measures

A group of teenagers sit and smile.
Posted on Aug 26 2022 by Lee Gaskin

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 ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found.

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Message to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ community on vaccination mandate

University building
Posted on Feb 16 2022 by Elisa Black

On Tuesday, February 15, ³ÉÈË´óƬ 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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³ÉÈË´óƬ community recognised in Australia Day Honours

Helen Marshall
Posted on Jan 27 2022 by Elisa Black

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ 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
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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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination
Posted on Oct 9 2019 by David Ellis

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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