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The JN.1 variant has become dominant in Australia and around the world, causing large waves of infections. Here’s what we know about it so far – and why it’s so important.

We hear too often about the concerns of the rich, and not enough about the concerns of Australia’s silenced majority

The current COVID-19 vaccines are suboptimal against the evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants, particularly in high-risk populations. A next-generation vaccine strategy capable of effective induction of respiratory mucosal immunity remains to be clinically developed. Here, we report an open-label, multi-arm …

The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning.

The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning.

Interim analysis from the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network has estimated that the 2025/26 seasonal COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of symptomatic infection by 48 per cent at ni...

Portuguese air crew transports passenger positive for Hantavirus; Crew complained of “insecurity” on board repatriation flight

At least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellers

The Dutch Health Council has urged the ministry of health, welfare and sport to increase clarity around long Covid. Although estimates vary of how many people suffer from it, the council puts it at 40...

Drug arrives years after pandemic’s peak, but could still offer protection to vulnerable populations.

Preliminary analysis of Orthohantavirus andesense virus sequences from a cruise-ship related cluster, May 2026. In May 2026, an Andes virus (ANDV) outbreak occurred aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise sh...

Significant and reassuring updates in the outbreak investigation

The acting CDC director cited concerns with the methodology, but the design has long been used to test vaccine effectiveness.

A stiff drink is recommended

If you’ve had the misfortune of reading the Murdoch press or the Australian Financial Review at all in the past...

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