News: vaccinology
Meningococcal B vaccine program holds strong five years on
Meningococcal B cases have dropped by more than 70 per cent in the five years since the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government introduced a publicly funded vaccination program, new data from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has found.
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Study turns up surprise bonus in meningococcal B vaccine
A world-first SA vaccination program against a dangerous virus has produced a surprise side bonus – it’s also highly effective against another disease.
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Parents more likely to refuse COVID jab for children than adults
In a study of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n households, researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have found parents are more likely to refuse COVID-19 vaccination for their child than the proportion of adults refusing vaccination for themselves. Â
In the study published in , 3003 households were surveyed between May and July 2021 about their willingness to immunise themselves and their children against COVID-19, along with whether they would support mandatory vaccination strategies.Â
Lead researcher and author, Professor in Vaccinology at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide Professor Helen Marshall, said: “While COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been extended to children aged between 12 and 15 years in many countries, including ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, parental support hasn’t been well captured, and very few have looked at community acceptance of mandatory policies.Â
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SA vaccinology update – videos now available
The 2016 SA Vaccinology Update was held on Wednesday 16th December at the National Wine Centre. This event was co-hosted by the Robinson Research Institute, SAHMRI, SA Health and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Network.
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