‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far,compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.

  • byAmber Schultz

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I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special
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I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special

We’re currently experiencing a unique hell of virus soup,and despite knowing what we need to do to get better,following doctor’s orders feel painfully pedestrian.

  • byWendy Syfret
The virus soup that’s making Victorians so sick

The virus soup that’s making Victorians so sick

Xavier complained of a headache. Within hours,he was having seizures in hospital. The five-year-old is one of the rising number of Victorians falling victim to the flu,COVID-19 or RSV.

  • byHenrietta Cook andMelissa Cunningham
Virus soup:The five things making Sydney sick

Virus soup:The five things making Sydney sick

Influenza and COVID-19 are spreading rapidly in NSW,but they are not our only problem.

  • byMegan Gorrey
‘The Kennedy dream’:Inside the world of Robert F. Kennedy Jr
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‘The Kennedy dream’:Inside the world of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Vaccine critic RFK Jr has gone from ‘troubled life’ to candidate for a top job in Trump’s administration. Here’s how.

  • byAngus Holland andJackson Graham
The COVID variant that now accounts for almost every case in NSW

The COVID variant that now accounts for almost every case in NSW

The JN.1 strain now accounts for almost all COVID cases in NSW. Scientists,however,say getting a booster now is a better bet than waiting for a new vaccine.

  • byAngus Thomson
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Twelve WA officers face disciplinary action after anti-vax cop loses appeal

Twelve WA officers face disciplinary action after anti-vax cop loses appeal

WA Police Officer Ben Falconer refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 during the pandemic.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
In UK filing,AstraZeneca admits for first time its COVID vaccine can cause rare side effect

In UK filing,AstraZeneca admits for first time its COVID vaccine can cause rare side effect

Lawyers argue the vaccine produced a side effect that has had a devastating effect on a small number of families.

  • byRobert Mendick
Assumed you were immune to measles and chicken pox? Think again

Assumed you were immune to measles and chicken pox? Think again

For people in certain high-risk scenarios,not having immunity to these diseases can be serious. Here’s what experts want you to know.

  • byVivienne Pearson
WA urged to roll up as government rolls out free flu jabs

WA urged to roll up as government rolls out free flu jabs

The West Australian government has announced free flu vaccines for residents older than six months for the third year in a row.

  • byCameron Myles
It’s not just you:‘flu season’ is starting earlier

It’s not just you:‘flu season’ is starting earlier

There are above-average cases of flu and RSV,as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

  • byMary Ward