There's still time to apply to join us and empower #FirstNations #communities Applications close Monday 8 September Apply here: unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_Exte…

First Nations community panels find ways to improve the health of First Nations peoples in pandemics Recommendations from First Nations #community panels during the #COVID19 pandemic show how governments can improve outcomes for #FirstNations peoples apprise.org.au/first-nations-…

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There’s a new #vaccine for #pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know from NCIRS ncirs.org.au/theres-new-vac…

One day left to apply!! We're looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to support community engagement on pandemic preparedness for First Nations Pandemic Research Preparedness Network (FIRST) Applications close tomorrow Wed 17 Sept –unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_Exte…

Study shows azelastine, an common antihistamine nasal spray, was associated with a 69% reduction of #COVID19 infection In CIDRAP #antiviral #antihistamine cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/antih…

Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid A small protective effect was only seen in older adults. cidrap.umn.edu/studies-show-m… Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr cc

Using #biobanks to boost research: a how-to guide From large national databases to bespoke sample collections, biobanks offer a wealth of avenues for scientific enquiry #biobank buff.ly/liNPyrw

Studies show how common long COVID is globally and in teens In CIDRAP #LongCovid #COVID19 buff.ly/yRzYSho

Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’ Australia is a step closer to a national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses – an permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control #CDC By Professor Allen Cheng apprise.org.au/australia-will…

There’s a new #vaccine for pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know New vaccine for #pneumococcal disease on the National Immunisation Program for all children theconversation.com/theres-a-new-v…

Studies show mostly poor #longCOVID protection for #Paxlovid – there was a a small reduction for older #COVID19 patients In CIDRAP cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studi…

#Ebola #outbreak in DRC demands swift #vaccine response ‘Spillover event’ in which an animal infected humans is likely to be the cause of 47 confirmed cases and 25 deaths buff.ly/ggbxjjk

Future pandemics demand future-ready tools. That’s why CEPI is planning to develop a revolutionary new artificial intelligence platform called the Pandemic Preparedness Engine – a kind of ChatGPT dedicated to accelerating pandemic vaccine development ➡️ bit.ly/3WfakGS

New #measles cases in Queensland – ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever Australia was free of measles in 2014. Now there's an outbreak in Qld and cases and clusters in WA, Vic and NSW By Profs Frank Beard and Kristine Macartney NCIRS University of Sydney theconversation.com/new-measles-ca…

New research urges coordinated action to reverse Australia’s declining childhood #vaccination rates from NCIRS Story: ncirs.org.au/new-research-u… Original research: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzj…

Nearly 7 in 10 #COVID survivors tested didn't know they had a dulled sense of smell #COVID19 In CIDRAP buff.ly/vfFVy2W

Cochrane review shows respiratory syncytial virus #vaccines are safe and effective in protecting people most at risk of serious illness, including older adults and infants #RSV Story: buff.ly/vXtgm1m Cochrane review: buff.ly/Hz7rflN

Gavi-supported immunizations saved record lives in 2024 Supported #vaccines saved a record 1.7 million lives, 400,000 more than in 2023, and made headway in conflict countries buff.ly/Ow5VMIW

Building a global #AI platform for #pandemic #preparedness New artificial intelligence platform called the Pandemic Preparedness Engine is designed to integrate multiple vast and disparate datasets into a single, secure platform CEPI buff.ly/umq8mbM