News: immunisation

Life-saving meningococcal B vaccination program continues indefinitely

Posted on Jul 22 2021 by Elisa Black

South Australia's world-leading Meningococcal B Immunisation Program will continue indefinitely after proving it’s been incredibly effective at preventing the illness in high-risk age groups thanks to research at the University of Adelaide.

Fears children’s immunisation rates will drop

Only one third of parents are aware of the recommendation that children should be vaccinated for influenza.

Posted on Apr 22 2020 by Elisa Black

There are fears parents will skip vital vaccinations for their children and that there may be disease outbreaks, because parents are concerned about taking their children to their GP during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study results will inform immunisation programs globally

Posted on Jan 23 2020 by David Ellis

The results of the B Part of It study – the largest meningococcal B herd immunity study ever conducted – are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.