Our paper from the Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), a partnership between Western Health, Univ of Melbourne and Victoria University. Institute for Health and Sport, VU AIMSS Jack Feehan Gustavo Duque sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

As the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines continues, public attention is increasingly turning to booster shots. VU's Vasso Apostolopoulos (Prof. of Immunology) and Jack Feehan in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand on post vaccination immunity. Full story: bit.ly/3sWlNM9 #COVID19Vic

Our article in the Conversation. How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination? Do we need booster shots? with Jack Feehan Institute for Health and Sport, VU The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/how-long-does-…

TOP ARTICLE: Our most-read piece this week was on what we know about booster shots for COVID, from Victoria University' Vasso Apostolopoulos + Jack Feehan. Catch up here: bit.ly/2WR4wbB

Thanks Itamar Levinger, a great team effort! Cassandra Smith Gustavo Duque Ahmed Al Saedi Nicholas Tripodi AIMSS Victoria University @UniMelbMDHS

"Vaccines are cleared from your body in days or weeks. It’s the immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that appears to last for longer." VU's Prof. Immunology Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan, Dr Maja Husaric in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand Story: bit.ly/3Dg5jCq Institute for Health and Sport, VU

No, COVID vaccines don't stay in your body for years. Vaccines are cleared from your body in mere days or weeks. It’s the immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that appears to last for a long time. bit.ly/3mBRdVe Victoria University

Wondering how long the COVID vaccine remains in the body? Here is our article published today in the Conversation, which clarifies this. No, COVID vaccines do not stay in your body for years! Victoria University Jack Feehan Institute for Health and Sport, VU theconversation.com/no-covid-vacci…

Regulators are reviewing data on the Pfizer vaccine before deciding whether to approve its use for 5 to 11 year olds. Vasso Apostolopoulos + her Victoria University University of Melbourne team explain what does the data say so far on the safety and efficacy of vaccinating children. bit.ly/31dGx8x

"While the risk of severe COVID in children is low, a small proportion of children who are infected will become severely unwell..." Vasso Apostolopoulos Dr Maja Husaric Jack Feehan & Tina Soulis on vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds. Full story: bit.ly/3nzMBj9 Institute for Health and Sport, VU

Vaccinated people are less likely to get COVID. And if they do, they clear the virus faster, with less virus overall, and have less time with very high levels of virus present, write Jack Feehan Vasso Apostolopoulos theconversation.com/no-vaccinated-… Victoria University

"How concerned should we be? Are vaccinated people just as contagious as unvaccinated? What does this mean for future plans for reopening?" VU's Vasso Apostolopoulos & Jack Feehan in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand. Story: bit.ly/2YXlKoT Institute for Health and Sport, VU #COVID19

A clinician's guide to the management of geriatric #musculoskeletal disease: Part 1 - #Osteoporosis. By our recently graduated PhD Jack Feehan et al: journalofosteopathicmedicine.com/article/S1746-… Highlighting the importance of identifying osteoporosis in #osteopathy practice Osteopathy Australia

Israel is rolling out fourth dose of covid vaccines. Should Australia do the same or prioritise the vaccines to countries where they don’t have access to vaccines. Our article in the conversation. Jack Feehan @majahusaric theconversation.com/israel-is-roll…

Haven't yet been vaccinated for COVID? Novavax might change your mind. Victoria University Institute for Health and Sport, VU Jack Feehan The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/havent-yet-bee…

VU's Vasso Apostolopoulos, Prof. of Immunology & Research Officer Jack Feehan in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand on when to get your next booster & 4th dose. Full story: bit.ly/3ARcRhd #COVID

💉 Are you aged 30+? 💉 Has it been three months since you had COVID / received your last COVID vaccine? If yes, you’re eligible for a booster. As Jack Feehan + Vasso Apostolopoulos (Victoria University) write, it's the best way to prevent infection + severe disease. bit.ly/3Pb3eOx

5 VU research projects will share over $1 million in CSIRO funding to look at how artificial intelligence (AI) and wearables could improve the quality of life and wellbeing of those living in aged care. #CSIRO #AustralianAI #NextGenAI bit.ly/3Ogph6K

Had a great time at the VU Research Festival leading a tour through the Werribee West Research Labs, giving a glimpse into our ongoing research for our staff, current students, and prospective students who are considering joining our academic community at Victoria University

SEEKING: 5 Ph.D. Candidates for CSIRO-funded Next Gen AI Program in health and transport with VU & Directed Technologies. Successful candidates receive: $40,500p.a stipend, 9 weeks of training at CSIRO, $5k for extra training, $5k for travel. Email [email protected] for info