Unclear and often mixed messages have contributed to public confusion that has arguably placed people’s health at risk.
2022 will be the year we finally have all the means, measures, and tools to control the pandemic to a non-lethal state.
At this stage it’s hard to know for sure why Melbourne’s COVID numbers are higher, but it’s likely that climate plays a role.
Biometrics technology offers to cut the Gordian knot of passwords, usernames, PIN and QR codes, as well as passports and vaccine cards – but at what cost?
When we live in society, we give up our “natural freedom” to do whatever we like, and we gain a new “civil freedom” to enjoy the benefits of common life.
We can do more in pursuing a zero-waste strategy in relation to sought-after COVID-19 vaccines.
We have the means, but how do you convince people to follow public health advice such as lockdowns?
The lack of investment in the development and deployment of decentralised diagnostic devices in Australia, most importantly a COVID-19 nucleic acid test, is a public policy failure.
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout priority should move from those most at risk of the disease to those most likely to spread it, according to new modelling.
The Morrison government is ramping up its war and security rhetoric, be it COVID or stoking China fears, in an effort to arrest its flagging popularity ahead of the next federal election.
There are three measures for assessing whether public policy is successful, and the Coalition has been found wanting on all three. But there’s one policy area that’s an even bigger disaster.
Research across two countries shows that a lack of meaningful connections, coupled with media sensationalism, cultivate concerning perceptions.
The case is growing stronger for COVID-19 vaccine mixing-and-matching, with recent data showing high efficacy and protection against SARS-CoV-2 virus strains.
Community pharmacies and pharmacists are important resources in Australia’s vaccine rollout, and right now they’re being under-utilised.
Australians will be able to show specific online proof if they’ve had two doses of a COVID jab.
Inconsistency, uncertainty and confusion are leading to vaccination delays.
We need to fix our COVID-19 and vaccine rollout interpreting services – and translated information – so vulnerable pockets of our diverse population aren’t forgotten.
Supply isn’t the problem with the COVID-19 vaccination rollout – it’s the structural and communications issues that need addressing.
The rare blood-clotting issues associated with the Astra-Zeneca vaccine have recently made headlines, but it's too early to say whether it will increase overall vaccine hesitancy.
Pharmacy students are underlining their value by taking their skills from the classroom to the COVID-19 frontline.
COVID-19 vaccine tourism has swiftly evolved into a thriving global industry as people look to secure a quick vaccination fix.
Dr Harry Al-Wassiti, Research Fellow at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), answers the questions about the jab that's on everyone's mind.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing volatility, and the vaccine rollout just beginning, the next few months may prove to be the most difficult yet for the Morrison government.
The successful uptake of Australia’s COVID program hinges on tailored communication campaigns that appeal to all sectors of the community.
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