Holly Seale

International borders are about to open, but our research shows the plight of stranded Australians is not over

15 Oct 2021

As we begin to emerge from restrictions, there are many things the federal government could do to improve the conditions for those stranded, and speed up their return home.

How to broach the sensitive question of COVID vaccination status

12 Oct 2021

It isn’t mandatory to be vaccinated and some regard it as a private matter. So what is the best way to way to ask someone their vaccination status?

protesters hold signs opposing compulsory vaccination for nurses

Health workers are among the COVID vaccine hesitant. Here’s how we can support them safely

04 Oct 2021

The vast majority of health workers accept COVID vaccinations, but we need to ensure the concerns of the minority are heard.

sign on restaurant window stipulating people have to show proof of vaccination

Soon you'll need to be vaccinated to enjoy shops, cafes and events - but how will staff cope?

23 Sep 2021

If staff enforce the rules, they risk harassment and lost tips. But if they overlook unsafe behaviour, they risk further COVID transmission.

A long queue of masked people lined up to get their COVID-19 vaccination shots

Power to the sheeple: why common sense prevails despite COVID-19 uncertainty

23 Sep 2021

Information may be changing as quickly as the COVID-19 virus mutates, but being open and transparent about it fosters trust and social cohesion.

child in classroom raising their hand, wearing a mask

From vaccination to ventilation: 5 ways to keep kids safe from COVID when schools reopen

03 Sep 2021

Most kids will be unvaccinated if schools in the two largest states re-open in term 4. There may still be community transmission, but there are measures we can take to shield kids from the virus.

a womans arm with a band-aid where she has been vaccinated.

If you’re going to mandate COVID vaccination at your workplace, here’s how to do it ethically

19 Aug 2021

Do you actually need compulsory vaccination at your workplace? And if you do, as a last resort, how do you make mandates fair?

masked man waits for the light rail in sydney

We’ve become used to wearing masks during COVID. But does that mean the habit will stick?

19 Jul 2021

In Hong Kong, SARS created a new social norm, where people accepted mask use as part of their 'civic responsibility'.

COVID-19 vaccination glossary to help non-English speakers

19 Jul 2021

The glossary will be translated into 31 languages.

COVID Files: Vaccination hesitancy

21 May 2021

What can we do to overcome vaccine hesitancy? Associate Professor Holly Seale, an infectious disease social scientist at UNSW Sydney Medicine and Health discusses what we can do to overcome this issue.

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