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Canberra Winter Flu Surge Looms as Vaccination Rates Fall – Immunisation Coalition Responds with FREE Flu Vaccinations Tomorrow
May 13, 2025
As Canberra prepares to host its first FREE Flu Vaccination Day tomorrow, the Immunisation Coalition (IC) is urging residents to take action amid a concerning...

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Canberra Records Alarming Rise in Flu Cases and Deaths – FREE Flu Vaccination Day Announced for April 30
May 13, 2025
As influenza cases and deaths rise sharply in the ACT, the Immunisation Coalition (IC) is urging Canberrans to protect themselves ahead of the winter flu...

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Free Flu Vaccination Day Returns in 2025 as Australia Faces Highest Ever Q1 Influenza Cases
May 13, 2025
Australia is grappling with the highest first-quarter influenza case numbers since the end of the COVID19 pandemic with 47,219 confirmed cases reported in Q1 2025.

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Record RSV Cases in 2024 Prompt Vital RSV Vaccine Addition to the National Immunisation Program
February 3, 2025
Australian’s experienced a record-breaking 175,786 RSV cases in 2024, the highest year on record since the disease became notifiable in 2021.

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Australia Sees Record-Breaking Influenza Season Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
November 8, 2024
The Immunisation Coalition's latest national survey reveals that fewer Australians are choosing to protect themselves through vaccination. The declining vaccination rates raise concerns about the...

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Immunisation Coalition Boosts Efforts with Free Flu Vaccination Day Amid Record Influenza Surge
April 19, 2024
As Australia confronts an unparalleled surge in influenza cases, the Immunisation Coalition is set to host their annual FREE Flu Vaccination Day for individuals aged...

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New RSV Treatment For Babies And Infants
March 27, 2024
The Immunisation Coalition (IC) welcomes the approval from the Queensland and New South Wales Governments for free access of a new RSV monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus...

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Now Is The Time For Your Influenza Vaccination – Act Today
March 19, 2024
The IC is reminding Australians not to underestimate Influenza this season and is launching a national awareness campaign, “Now is the time for your Influenza...

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Media Release ASM 25th Year
February 4, 2024
The Immunisation Coalition celebrates its 25th anniversary of its Annual Scientific Meeting with international experts at the ParkRoyal Hotel in Melbourne

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Media Release Meningococcal B
December 28, 2023
Meningococcal B vaccination should be freely available in all states in Australia

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Experts say we can still do more – and it’s not too late to get vaccinated against influenza this season!
July 11, 2022
The Immunisation Coalition (IC) congratulates the States for introducing and now extending their free  influenza vaccination programs.  The IC calls for the programs to be...

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Experts recommend testing for all circulating respiratory viruses!
May 31, 2022
The Immunisation Coalition (IC) is pleased to see some states expanding their testing to include influenza and COVID-19. However, testing should be expanded across the...

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