Federal ministers flooded with unprecedented level of anti-vaccination mail

Federal ministers flooded with unprecedented level of anti-vaccination mail

Senior government ministers say they are receiving an unprecedented amount of anti-vaccination correspondence as experts warn of a new wave of vaccination distrust.

  • byMax Koslowski

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Germany's far right taps into coronavirus protests fuelled by anti-vaxxers,anti-maskers

Germany's far right taps into coronavirus protests fuelled by anti-vaxxers,anti-maskers

As Germany emerges from lockdown to confront job losses and economic hardship,the far right has exploited various protest movements to gain momentum.

  • byKatrin Bennhold
Cartwright'overjoyed'after gaining medical exemption for flu shot

Cartwright'overjoyed'after gaining medical exemption for flu shot

Bryce Cartwright has been granted a medical exemption by Queensland's chief health officer and will resume training for the Titans on Friday.

  • bySam Phillips andAdrian Proszenko
Direct from the US,moronavirus is here and spreading fast

Direct from the US,moronavirus is here and spreading fast

The first symptoms are often when victims describe themselves as “patriots",often displaying the American and Australian flags crossing each other.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
'It's a team sport boys':Cronulla skipper calls out NRL stars who refuse flu shot

'It's a team sport boys':Cronulla skipper calls out NRL stars who refuse flu shot

Wade Graham says players who refuse the vaccination purely on personal preference should put their teammates above themselves.

  • byPamela Whaley
Djokovic reiterates anti-vax stance,but may reconsider

Djokovic reiterates anti-vax stance,but may reconsider

Novak Djokovic has reiterated he is against taking an coronavirus vaccination if it becomes mandatory to travel once the pandemic subsides,but says he's open to changing his mind.

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'Absolutely insane':Anti-vaxxers promote coronavirus conspiracies

'Absolutely insane':Anti-vaxxers promote coronavirus conspiracies

Some residents in Sydney received a 12-page document calling the pandemic the"plannedemic"and advising against following social distancing rules.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons andTom Rabe
Health Minister urges electoral commission to reject'anti-vaxxer'party's new name

Health Minister urges electoral commission to reject'anti-vaxxer'party's new name

Health Minister Greg Hunt has criticised a political party that advocates against compulsory vaccination for a"misleading"attempt to change its name.

  • byDana McCauley
Good Weekend:top features of 2019

Good Weekend:top features of 2019

Every year,Good Weekend publishes the definitive stories on the people,places and issues that matter to Australians. Here,we revisit some of our reader favourites from 2019.

'Science isn’t enough':Queensland Health admits vaccine info'failure'

'Science isn’t enough':Queensland Health admits vaccine info'failure'

Queensland Health admits it has failed to do enough to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation in the wake of outbreaks of measles at home and overseas.

  • byStuart Layt
Health experts urge caution after Sydney man returns from Samoa with measles

Health experts urge caution after Sydney man returns from Samoa with measles

A man who travelled to Samoa was diagnosed with measles upon his return,with health authorities urging people to vaccinate before travelling.

  • byMatt Bungard