The Immunisation Coalition’s (IC) COVID clinical assessment team met in May 2021 to consider the COVID vaccine rollout in Australia....Read More
Position Statements
From time to time we will call attention to a particular issue that we believe is of concern, and publish a position statement. It reflects the view of the Board of the Immunisation Coalition.
This statement refers to evidence for COVID and flu shots on the same day....Read More
Masks can be an effective tool for reducing the transmission of COVID-19 when used correctly and with other safety measures....Read More
There is no evidence that two doses of the influenza vaccine will provide either stronger or longer protection against influenza....Read More
An improvement of individual protection and herd immunity could be achieved if flu vaccination was implemented for people aged 50-64 years. ...Read More
For the 2019 flu season in Australia, the two enhanced vaccines available are considered safe and effective for people aged 65 years and over....Read More
Studies indicate that the influenza vaccine almost halves the risk of heart attacks in older adults....Read More
The Immunisation Coalition calls for healthcare workers, allied health and ancillary staff members and their employers to recognise their duty and responsibility to protect themselves, their contacts and their patients from influenza....Read More
The Influenza Specialist Group supports the idea of a whole of life immunisation register for Australia....Read More
The ISG is in favour of expanding access to influenza vaccination for those adults not covered by the Australian Government’s free vaccine policy....Read More