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Government sources have said there are discussions taking place about the potential of a fourth round of a Covid-19 vaccine for the population in the winter months due to fears of waning immunity and the emergence of new variants of the virus

Moderna has created a new type of jab, codenamed 214, which is said to be more effective than previous vaccines, according to reports

More parents are questioning the necessity of routine vaccinations for young children. Adults are skipping shots as well, even for vaccines with a long safety record. The trend comes amid a wave of misinformation and disinformation about Covid-19 and the vaccines that helped to stem pandemic deaths.

Experts believe the two infections in children in northern NSW, which can cause nerve damage and life-threatening heart failure, developed locally

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a devastating disease that historically has caused paralysis and death around the world.

Tweaked vaccines to tackle Omicron are in trials as JCVI finalises advice for vulnerable groups

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

Two Australian children are hospitalised with rare cases of diphtheria of the throat. So, what is diphtheria? How is it treated? And how important is vaccination?

Since Australia’s first Omicron wave after borders opened late last year, the pandemic has largely faded from the news and public perception. Gone are the daily briefings with updates on the numbers of cases, hospitalisations and deaths.