Vaccination

A new model can simulate thousands of ‘individuals’ – each with their own vaccination and infection histories – tailoring vaccine schedules as new COVID-19 variants emerge

New research suggests an antibiotic treatment commonly used in Intensive Care Units is putting patients at risk by creating ‘herd peril’

Researchers are using large datasets to investigate rare vaccine side effects and respond to community concerns faster

New computer modelling suggests that ongoing vaccinations and early public health measures are the most effective responses to future COVID-19 variants

New research finds there is a sex difference when it comes to the effectiveness and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines

Vaccine mandates helped to save lives but COVID-19 variants mean they can no longer justified and are hampering the health system

Around four per cent of people hospitalised with COVID-19 are fully vaccinated – 96 per cent aren’t. One Emergency doctor says there’s no escaping the life-saving truth that vaccines do work

New modelling suggests that NSW – as well Victoria and ACT – should have confidence that opening up will be ‘okay’ at 70 to 80 per cent double vaccinated

Does the risk versus benefit equation justify having my Year 7 child vaccinated against COVID-19? The answer is yes

Speeding up the vaccine rollout in Sydney and New South Wales helps with the Delta outbreak, but lockdowns may matter more in the short term