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Ask The Doctor, Episode 10 Cold and Flu

Episode 10 Cold and Flu In this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out… more
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Conversation article by Raina MacIntyre and Holly Seale

Here’s why flu vaccinations should be mandatory for Aussie health workers in high-risk areas. On June 1, health workers in New South Wales will be required to have a flu… more
Dr Holly Seale

Engaging patients in infection control - updating the communication strategy

New funding success! Healthcare associated infections continue to have a negative impact on the health outcomes of patients in Australian Hospital. Despite the introduction of a… more
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VIDEO: Flu Season- Today Tonight interviewed Raina MacIntyre

Making yourself flu-proof – what to eat to keep winter bugs at bay. #fluseason #fluvaccine Watch video: https://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/flu-season
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Presentations: Vaccination of hard-to-reach and high risk groups

UNSW VIRL hosted lunch time event at the PHAA National Immunisation Conference on 6 June 2018 in Adelaide, titled 'Vaccination of hard-to-reach and high risk groups'. This… more
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New research shows delay in flu shot may not be a bad thing, but don’t miss out

(Adelaide, Tuesday 5 June 2018) Research from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney shows that due to waning in the effectiveness of the flu vaccine over time, getting the vaccine in… 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

02 9385 0082

e.kpozehouen@unsw.edu.au