APPRISE – a national network of medical, scientific, public health and ethics infectious diseases researchers. Funded by the Australian Government.
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Jun 9
#COVID #vaccination may protect household members
Study shows recent #COVID19 vaccination was associated with a decreased risk of #SARSCoV2 transmission to others in the household by nearly one-half
News from @CIDRAP: cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covi…
Study: doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworko…
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Jun 9
Home alone: Remote work, isolation, and #mentalhealth
Remote work skyrocketed during the #COVID19 #pandemic. Research since has prioritized studying the impact of working remotely
#remotework
doi.org/10.1126/science.aec7…
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Jun 8
Will #AI ruin the social sciences — or revolutionize them?
The technology can whip up spurious findings and pollute survey responses, but it could also make research more rigorous
#socialsciences
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Jun 8
Better diagnostics could have limited this #Ebola #outbreak
Quick identification of viruses holds the key to minimizing their spread
For this relatively rare species of Ebola, early diagnostic tests failed to detect Bundibugyo
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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How concerned should the world be about the #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC?
On June 10, experts from the DRC, @WHO, @AfricaCDC, & #GVN will discuss outbreak updates, regional spread risks, and global preparedness.
Registration for media only: ow.ly/PKBB50Z7BMp
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Jun 2
Murray Valley #encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here’s how to stay safe
Two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis
Without a vaccine, preventing disease relies on preventing mosquito bite
theconversation.com/murray-v…
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Jun 2
Deep‑rooted inequalities are driving the latest #diphtheria #outbreak. But we can fix them
By @AshaBowen and colleagues
Vaccine boosters are essential to preventing severe illness and death...but we need to fix our systems
theconversation.com/deep-roo…
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May 28
The #diphtheria outbreak in Australia showcases the need to discuss and address the social determinants of health. theconversation.com/deep-roo…
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As the #Ebola #Bundibugyo outbreak continues in the DRC, GloPID-R and its members are strengthening research coordination through a new Pandemic PACT tracking page to identify research gaps, track investments, and accelerate outbreak research.
🔗 ow.ly/bHVh50Z4bUZ
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May 26
National Reconciliation Week begins today (27 May – 3 June). FIRST stands with communities across Australia in a shared commitment to reflect, listen and take meaningful action every day
More info: reconciliation.org.au/our-wo…
#NRW2026 #AllIn #NationalReconciliationWeek #FirstNations
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NACCHO CEO Dr Dawn Casey has called for faster, better coordinated action as the #diphtheria outbreak continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/d…
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May 26
Many older adults who died of #COVID weren’t close to death before infection – study
About 28% of older people in England who died of #COVID19 in the first 2.5 years of the pandemic would likely, if uninfected, have lived at least another 5 years
cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/many…
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May 25
Australia is battling its worst #diphtheria #outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it
Vaccination is the best way to prevent severe diphtheria infections, and the further spread of the disease
@NCIRS
More: ncirs.org.au/australia-battl…
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May 19
#Diphtheria is contagious infection caused by bacteria (germs) that produce a toxin (poison) that can make you very sick.
If you have a bad sore throat or skin sore that is not healing, go straight to the Clinic or Hospital
Poster – AHCSA – ahcsa.org.au/
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May 19
At last, a pill that can prevent #COVID after exposure to infected people
Drug arrives years after pandemic’s peak, but could still offer protection to vulnerable populations
#antiviral #COVID19 #pandemic
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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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/hant…
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May 12
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/biag0…
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May 12
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…
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May 5
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…
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Apr 28
The evolving face of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in rural Victoria
#FirstNations
Drs Saymaa Selman, Ka Chun Tse and Iris Troutman
racgp.org.au/ajgp/2026/march…
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