Healthy Volunteers needed for COVID-19 BOOSTER vaccine study
Why is this study being conducted? The purpose of the study is to see how the body reacts to 2 booster doses of a protein-based… Read More
Staff and children in preschool and childcare aren’t being protected like in schools. We need a national plan
By late January, more than 400 early learning centres were closed across the country due to the Omicron wave, and many more were running at reduced… Read More
Omg, Omicron! Why it’s too soon to panic about COVID vaccines and the new variant
Researchers around the world are trying to work out whether existing COVID vaccines protect us from the latest variant, Omicron. The worst-case scenario is the virus… Read More
Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result
You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes. You’ll get your… Read More
How contagious is Delta? How long are you infectious? Is it more deadly? A quick guide to the latest science
Delta was recognised as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in May 2021 and has proved extremely difficult to control in unvaccinated populations. Delta has managed to out-compete other… Read More
Ivermectin shows us how hard it is to use old drugs for COVID. Here’s how to do better next time
Many hopes have been pinned on repurposing existing drugs, such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, to treat COVID-19. However, we shouldn’t be too surprised these drugs… Read More
Health students – placements and vaccine information session
To assist health students to understand how COVID-19 is impacting placements and their vaccination requirements, the Australian Government Department of Health hosted and recorded an… Read More
The symptoms of the Delta variant appear to differ from traditional COVID symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
We’ve been living in a COVID world for more than 18 months now. At the outset of the pandemic, government agencies and health authorities scrambled… Read More
Media reports about vaccine hesitancy could contribute to the problem
Alongside logistical and supply issues, vaccine hesitancy has been a notable hurdle in Australia’s troubled vaccine rollout. The news the Australian Technical Advisory Group on… Read More
Seeking participants for a study on managing stress
A research project led by Griffith University is exploring how Australian adults use Facebook to meet their social support needs at a time where social… Read More
