Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults
The ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 coronavirus vaccine, developed by teams at the University of Oxford, has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56-69 and those over 70 years of age.
Financial stress and mental distress growing despite signs of economic upturn; satisfaction with government...
Australians are experiencing higher levels of financial stress and mental distress, which has risen to its highest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Demand for Kids Helpline rises during COVID-19 pandemic
The demand for Kids Helpline saw a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help in 2020 compared to 2019...
New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for young people from 12 to 15, but they’ll...
In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Professor Michael Plank writes that vaccinating young people is key to ensuring our community is protected from Covid-19.
Physical and mental health of socially isolated seniors at higher risk during pandemic
A survey conducted by the Department of Management Sciences at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that during the Covid-19 pandemic, older people in Hong Kong have a higher risk of social isolation...
Study to lift vital vaccine uptake to protect pregnant women and vulnerable children
The University of Adelaide has secured more than $960,000 from the NHMRC to lead an international project to improve the uptake of vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19...
Global leaders unite for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day
Seven global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, including the University of Adelaide’s JBI, have joined forces to raise awareness for better evidence to inform healthcare policy...
Covid inquiry evidence from Newcastle University expert
A world-leading expert on health inequalities has presented a report and evidence to the independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic.
Socio-economic, environmental impacts of coronavirus quantified
How is COVID-19 impacting people and the planet and what are the implications for a post-pandemic world? This world-first study led by the University of Sydney quantifies the socio-economic losses and environmental gains.
COVID economic concerns mean all that glitters really is gold now
With prices for the precious metal close to record highs in world markets, gold has outstripped other investments and investor enthusiasm appears endless.
