Tag: Immunisation
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Adolescent Meningococcal Disease Prevention: Timely Vaccines
Why adolescence is a critical window for meningococcal disease prevention Meningococcal disease can affect people at any age, but adolescence is a pivotal period for prevention. Recent expert discussions highlight that while infants and younger children are traditionally prioritized, the risk rises again during adolescence due to behavioural and environmental factors. In the United States,…
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Western Australia Faces Record RSV Season Despite Strong Immunisation Uptake
RSV in WA: A Record-Breaking Season Meets Strong Immunisation Western Australia is navigating what could be its worst respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) year on record. Latest health data show 11,551 RSV cases reported to the Department of Health as of Monday, just 104 cases shy of the peak set in 2022. While the numbers paint…
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RSV on Track Hit Worst on Record in WA Despite Immunisation
WA Faces a Record RSV Year Despite Strong Immunisation Uptake Western Australia is approaching a historically high level of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. Latest Department of Health data show 11,551 RSV cases reported by Monday, just 104 away from the record set in 2022. While not eclipsing that peak yet, the trajectory suggests a…
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RSV in WA: Despite Strong Immunisation, Health Officials Fear Record Year
RSV in Western Australia: A record-chasing season despite high immunisation uptake Western Australia is approaching a potential record year for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, even as a broad immunisation program for infants and pregnant women helps blunt severe outcomes. Health authorities report 11,551 RSV notifications up to Monday, just 104 cases shy of the…
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Australia’s RSV immunisation rollout: thousands protected, but gaps remain
New era for infant RSV protection in Australia In 2025, Australia introduced free access to RSV immunisations for all infants, a landmark step in protecting the youngest, most vulnerable Australians from severe respiratory disease. Early indicators are encouraging: sentinel hospital data suggest a substantial drop in RSV-related hospitalisations and intensive care admissions during the peak…
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Infant RSV Immunisation in Australia: Thousands Protected, Yet Gaps Remain
Introduction: A watershed moment for RSV protection In 2025, Australia introduced free access to RSV immunisations for all infants, supported by the national RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program (RSV-MIPP). Early indicators are promising: thousands of babies have been shielded from severe RSV, and hospital admissions for RSV-related bronchiolitis and pneumonia have fallen compared with…
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Rawalpindi Expands Immunisation: HPV Vaccine to Protect Nine-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Milestone in Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme Rawalpindi’s District Health Authority (DHA) has announced a significant expansion of the country’s national immunisation programme. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the campaign, joining 12 other life-threatening childhood illnesses. Starting in February 2026, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine will be administered exclusively to…
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Rawalpindi Announces HPV Vaccine Rollout: Cervical Cancer Added to Immunisation Schedule
Expansion of Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of the national immunisation programme, adding cervical cancer as the thirteenth disease on the list of life-saving vaccines. This move places the HPV vaccine alongside well-established protections against diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, polio, and hepatitis B, reinforcing the…
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When Will ACT Offer Needle-Free Flu Vaccines for Children? What Families Should Know
Overview: Needle-Free Flu Vaccines in Australia Many Australian families are watching closely as health authorities consider needle-free alternatives for child influenza vaccination. The nasal spray option, FluMist, is already used in several parts of the country and overseas. The key question for ACT families is when this needle-free approach could be funded and offered to…
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When Will ACT Offer Needle-Free Flu Vaccines for Children?
Overview: Needle-free options on the horizon Parents across Australia have grown accustomed to the annual flu jab for their children, but many would welcome a needle-free option that is just as effective. In Australia, the intranasal FluMist vaccine is being considered for approval and rollout in coming years. The conversation is especially topical in the…