Flu pandemic likelihood increasing as new strains emerge, UNSW researchers warn

A gathering number of new influenza strains in the past five years has escalated the likelihood of a major influenza pandemic on the scale of the deadly Spanish flu, researchers say. UNSW… more

Launch of UNSW - Vaccine & Infection Research Lab

UNSW - VIRL was launched on Tuesday 28 March at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Coogee. The event was attended by fantastic audience including academic experts, policy makers, immunisation stakeholders  and… more

Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it’s increasing disease risk for all of us

Public attention has recently focused on improving vaccination rates in Australian infants and children. But actually the largest unvaccinated group of people recommended for immunisation are adults… more

3.8 million Australian adults missing out on free, life-saving vaccinations

Up to 3.8 million Australian adults are missing out on free vaccinations each year, putting themselves at risk of contracting life-threatening, yet preventable infections,1 according to a report… more

Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences - By Professor Raina MacIntyre

The federal government’s push for all state and territories to ban unvaccinated children from child care is a coercive measure that may disadvantage working parents and their children, and may have… more