flu vaccine

Misconceptions, lack of targeted communication key reasons for low flu vaccine uptake in Aboriginal adults

26 Jun 2020

A new study by public health researchers has explored why flu vaccine uptake is so low in NSW’s Aboriginal adults.

Indigenous Australians’ vaccination rates too low and not improving

17 Oct 2019

A new UNSW study has found that most adult Indigenous Australians are not receiving free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations.

New research shows delay in flu shot may not be a bad thing, but don’t miss out

05 Jun 2018

Researchers at the Kirby Institute and UNSW Sydney have found that due to a decrease in the effectiveness of the flu vaccine over time, June and July could be the best time to get the jab for overall protection against the illness.

UNSW study finds flu jab provides significant protection against heart attacks

27 Aug 2015

If you’re over 50 and get the flu jab, you’ll not only help to keep the dreaded lurgy at bay but you could also reduce your risk of a heart attack.

The 2014 flu vaccine: explainer

17 Mar 2014

Early indications suggest we could be facing a severe flu season, which means people in at-risk groups should get vaccinated as soon as possible, writes Raina MacIntyre.

Flu jab lowers heart attack risk

22 Aug 2013

For middle-aged people with narrowed arteries, new research finds the flu vaccine may almost halve the risk of a heart attack.