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Getting On - Coronavirus advice for older Australians

Around the country Australians are beginning to emerge from their homes, albeit in different stages. But before you start planning that big family celebration take a listen to… more
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5 Crucial Ways For Australia To Stay Safely On Top Of COVID-19

A vaccine remains the best possible tool to guard against the virus. But with a vaccine still months or even years away, we will have to rely on other epidemic control measures,… more
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With no vaccine and restrictions easing

With no vaccine and restrictions easing, we're in a "dance with the enemy", says epidemic expert With no vaccine and plans to ease restrictions, expect spikes in COVID 19 cases… more
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COVID-19: the open data pandemic?

As the world grapples with how to forecast and forestall the impact of COVID-19, researchers have stepped up, producing mathematical and computational models that predict the… more
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How weekends at Bunnings will NEVER be the same post-COVID 19

Why $2.50 sausage sangas will change as coronavirus lockdowns are eased - while hotel buffets and family favourite Sizzler face the axe READ MORE
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Global coronavirus distancing, PPE rules for health workers insufficient, review finds

World Health Organisation guidelines on social distancing in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are based on poor, outdated evidence, a landmark Australian and US… more

Mission statement

To reduce the immunisation gap between adults and children through research, teaching and advocacy, with a special focus on the elderly, high risk and vulnerable populations.

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Professor Raina MacIntyre

Raina MacIntyre

NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Global Biosecurity.

+61 2 93850920

r.macintyre@unsw.edu.au

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Research Associate

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e.kpozehouen@unsw.edu.au