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Hantavirus has been in the news overseas, but what does it mean for Australia? Scientists at the Doherty Institute explain how the virus spreads, the symptoms it can cause, how testing works in Australia, and why the risk remains low. doherty.edu.au/articles/hanta…

Crediting and citing Indigenous Knowledges within research Researchers frequently seek and benefit from #Indigenous Knowledge holders – yet the traditional academic system lacks formal processes for crediting and citing such Knowledges #FirstNations doi.org/10.1093/biosci…

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander #urbanhealth and wellbeing research framework - ideas for research aimed at transforming health care and outcomes for #FirstNations people living in capital and major cities of Australia @UQPoche RAUCCHS @UQ_News poche.centre.uq.edu.au/files/16661/Ur…

Turning First Nations voices into action on #pandemic #preparedness A model for turning #FirstNations #community panels into recommendations that can be quickly activated during a public health emergency [includes video + slide set] #birdflu #influenza apprise.org.au/turning-first-…

The evolving face of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in rural Victoria #FirstNations Drs Saymaa Selman, Ka Chun Tse and Iris Troutman www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2026/marc…

Study links #longCOVID in kids to worse grades, attention, and social life Children and adolescents with long COVID are significantly more likely to experience worsening grades, difficulty concentrating, and having limited fun with friends @CIDRAP cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study…

Integrity and opportunity in #FirstNations #research: understanding the role and lived experience of community based researchers + Build in time and funding for genuine co-design + Invest in & recognise local community researchers tinyurl.com/4hwzkcpp

What is #RSV? And why should older Australians have this free vaccine? #Influenza and #COVID #vaccines don’t protect against RSV, which tends to cause severe illness in young infants and older people. By Professor Allen Cheng - @peripatetical More: apprise.org.au/what-is-rsv-an…

The influenza vaccine is FREE for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over #FirstNations #Indigenous More info about #influenza #vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: health.gov.au/influenza-vacc…

Guiding principles for culturally safe genomics The Guiding Principles aim to ensure that #genomics in Australia is culturally safe, equitable and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people #Indigenous #FirstNations #culturallysafe More: genomicsaustralia.gov.au/aboriginal-and…

When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain #Influenza kills around 3,500 Australians a year and lands 18,000 in hospital. #Vaccination is the best way to protect against #flu –Professors @merusheel and Allen Cheng apprise.org.au/when-is-the-be…

What is #Flumist, the new #flu #vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses? Nasal flu vaccine option could increase #vaccination coverage in Australia and reduce the spread of flu By Professors Allen Cheng and Christopher Blyth #influenza More info: apprise.org.au/what-is-flumis…

‘Tens of thousands of young children unprotected’ as #immunisation coverage hits five-year low in Australia This downward trend that could lead to avoidable health consequences and disease outbreaks Research from @NCIRS ncirs.org.au/tens-thousands…

One year on: hundreds of thousands of babies protected against #RSV thanks to prevention product funding Monthly uptake of the maternal #RSV vaccine has remained high throughout the first year of National Immunisation Program funding for pregnant women ncirs.org.au/one-year-hundr…

Lack of awareness and access left at-risk Australians missing out on #COVID #antivirals at height of pandemic The findings highlight critical barriers preventing timely uptake, despite government efforts to prioritise vulnerable populations apprise.org.au/lack-of-awaren…

Just out! Eligible but missing out: a qualitative study of access to #COVID19 #antivirals in Australia Findings point to need for clearer public health communication and improved healthcare access Authors: Emma Campbell, Jane Williams and Chris Degeling doi.org/10.1186/s12913…

ICYMI: Learning from #COVID19 communication with speakers of #FirstNations languages in Northern Australia: Yolŋu have the expertise to achieve effective communication Associate Professor Anne Lowell and colleagues in the Lowitja Journal @LowitjaInstitut doi.org/10.1016/j.fnhl…

#LongCOVID prevalence may vary by #COVID19 variant, time since infection Omicron was tied to brain fog, numbness and tingling, while earlier variants were more likely to cause shortness of breath and loss of smell @CIDRAP cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-…

Many older Victorians with #COVID received #antivirals — But study finds differences in who received which drug APPRISE supported study #covid19 apprise.org.au/many-older-vic…

Using #mosquitoes to vaccinate bats could curb the spread of deadly diseases But scientists say there are practical and ethical challenges to overcome before the strategy could be deployed in real-world settings nature.com/articles/d4158…