The Immunisation Coalition is an Australian not for profit advocacy group with a mission to create awareness for the importance of immunisation

Melbourne, Australia
Joined January 2013
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Victoria is entering a new COVID wave. CHO Brett Sutton details the six steps you can take to stay ahead of COVID this spring. Protecting yourself is the best way to protect your family and community. If you don’t get COVID, you can’t spread COVID.
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Immunisation Coalition retweeted
The APACI 5th October Media Bulletin is now out. ow.ly/lUWI50L1xlb
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Vaccines can mean longer, healthier lives for older people, free from worry about diseases, like shingles, pneumonia or flu. teamvaccines.ifpma.org/vacci… #VaccinesForLife #TeamVaccines
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As public health measures begin to ease, we can all move forward safely✔ by continuing simple behaviours like vaccination, staying at home when unwell🤧& practising good hand hygiene🧼 Visit💻health.gov.au
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🥶Winter may be over but COVID-19 is not 💉The @immunisationgap has urged all Aussies to get booster for spring and footy finals scimex.org/newsfeed/winter-m…
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In the latest issue of Setting it Straight @ProfPCDoherty shares his experience catching #COVID and discusses #antiviral treatments available: #Paxlovid and #Lagevrio. doherty.edu.au/news-events/s… @TheRMH @UniMelbMDHS @UniMelb
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Are you one of the lucky people who haven't caught COVID-19 yet? #UQ infectious diseases expert @griffo762014 tells @abcnews why this might be. ab.co/3CbnA6P @UQMedicine #UQResearch
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From the US @CDC - great graphic on masks. In short: N95> KN95> surgical> cloth> nothing at all.
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Thanks to Prof Peter Brooks @roomdash for sending me this illustration by the iconic May Gibbs. #masks
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Are you looking for information on #COVID19 vaccines🛡️in languages other than English?   We have translated resources, including videos & social media tiles, available in 63 languages.  To share the message in-language visit💻 health.gov.au/initiatives-an…
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Masks help stop the spread of viruses & reduce our risk of getting sick😷 With high cases of #COVID19 & #Flu, it's recommended you wear a mask for extra protection. We all have our reasons for wearing masks, what's yours? Learn more💻health.gov.au/health-alerts/…
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ATAGI has updated their recommendations for #COVID19 fourth doses. People aged 50+ are recommended to have a fourth dose while people 30-49 can receive one if they choose. Read the full statement here💻 health.gov.au/ministers/the-…
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You can get your #COVID19vaccine & your #fluvaccine on the same day. Vaccination against COVID-19 & the flu is key to protecting against severe illness this winter. Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about #COVID19 vaccines on our website. health.gov.au/initiatives-an…
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It’s #Flu season. No matter the weather, protect yourself by getting your flu jab & stay up to date with your free #COVID19vaccinations. Save time & get them done together! Watch & share our new resources at💻 health.gov.au/resources/vide…
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10 News First: Breakfast speaks to Associate Professor Paul Griffin on COVID subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 as Australia prepares for a new COVID wave.
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How many #vaccine doses do you need? People aged: ✅50+ = 4 doses ✅30-49 = 3 doses, option of 4th ✅16-29 = 3 doses ✅5-15 = 2 doses Some people with severe or complex health needs may need additional doses. Talk to your GP or book your appointment via💻health.gov.au/vaccine-clinic…
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Immunisation Coalition retweeted
Low rates of #influenza #vaccination coverage are leaving Australians vulnerable when influenza #disease rates are at the highest level since before the #COVID19 pandemic. This is concerning as #flu can be serious in healthy people of any age. Read more: bit.ly/Flu-rates
Take on #Winter❄& tick your #COVID19vaccination & #Flu shot off your to-do list📝It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Book now at your GP or participating pharmacy.
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