It's not too late to get flu shot: expert
t's not too late to get the flu shot with "a lot" of influenza already circulating in Australia. A mild-to-moderate flu season had been predicted but an infectious disease expert has warned against… more
Flu vaccine 2018: Do you need it and when should you get it?
It's nearly time to roll up your sleeve, brace yourself for a small prick, and hope the nurse or doctor offers you a lollypop for your troubles. The annual flu vaccine will soon roll out across… more
Lassa Fever in Nigeria, Vaccine Pills, Novichok Poisoning
See what we’re reading this week at Global Biodefense on topics including Lassa fever stressing the healthcare system in Nigeria, development towards vaccines delivered in pill form, and coverage of… more
Weaponised smallpox virus could infect thousands in major cities
Smallpox, which was eradicated globally in 1980, is classed by the United States government as a category A bioterrorism agent because of its potential to spread rapidly, infect swathes of the… more
Planning for smallpox outbreak must consider immunosuppression
Unprecedented levels of immunosuppression in countries like Australia and the US must be considered in planning for the real risk of smallpox re-emerging in the world, an expert in infectious… more