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New vaccine for deadly respiratory viruses to be tested in Queensland

A new vaccine candidate for life-threatening respiratory viruses is being tested by researchers in Queensland. The vaccine, developed by Vicebio aims to prevent serious respiratory viruses respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), which are particularly serious for very young and elderly people as well as placing considerable burden on hospital systems. Image: Image …

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Record cold temperatures in Eastern Australia shock locals

Over the past week, much of Eastern Australia has experienced some of the coldest days in recent history. Temperatures in all major cities have plummeted to near-freezing levels, with apparent or ‘feels like’ temperatures dipping even further. The Wire’s contributor Jahan Rezakhanlou asked Stephanie Miles, senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology about this cold …

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