Why we need a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
New research shows more than 84% decrease in COVID-19 immunity six months after Pfizer vaccine. Read More...
COVID-19
No Jab No Job
If all goes to plan, from November 1 anyone working for WA Health, or any private health care provider in WA will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order get to work. Read More...
Trust, not bribes, key in vax rollout
Vaccination researcher Dr Katie Attwell argues blanket mandatory COVID-19 vaccination or big financial incentives are not necessarily the best way forward. Read More...
Predicting winter viruses – multiplex PCR is the key
Seasonal activity of respiratory viruses is relatively predictable with well-established surveillance systems worldwide to monitor their trends. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 virus, started in late 2019 necessitating unprecedented public health measures to control its spread. Read More...
Face masks do not cause asthma attacks
The National Asthma Council Australia urges GPs to reassure patients with asthma that it is safe to wear face masks. Read More...
Passport to a new world
COVID-19 vaccinations passports are coming and, as Cathy O’Leary explains, they will mean more than the ability to travel overseas. Read More...
Is 80% vaccination coverage enough?
New study predicts 50,000 deaths and 270,000 long Covid cases if current plans of ending lockdowns and restriction when 80% of adults are vaccinated proceed. Read More...
WA Fortress: How long can we stay closed?
With border closures still in place, we ought to wonder: how much longer can we bear this burden. Hear from leading experts on public policy, vaccination, finance and health care what it will take for WA to open its borders. Read More...