RSV

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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RSV and COVID on the rise

Scant data from Federal and State health authorities are not helping assess the threat the latest COVID variant JN.1 presents to our health care system.  We do know that currently there is a significant second wave afflicting those in Victoria and NSW. COVID deaths are still happening, but for the very young and the very …

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