We’re back to the swine flu scare stories, all looking rather embarrassed in the light of day. But who really benefits from immunisation and are there greater health priorities?
H1N1
Why I’ve been vaccinated against swine flu: an expert’s account
The world’s response to swine flu may have been a bit hysterical, and the disease may be largely innocuous, but getting vaccinated against H1N1 is still vital, says Sydney infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy.
Deconstructing swine flu: 12 things you didn’t know
You might be over the swine flue jokes, but Associate Professor Heath Kelly offers 12 things you may not know about the swine flu pandemic. How serious has the pandemic been?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Executive Remuneration
Crikey readers weigh in on how measuring the obscenity of executive remuneration, the danger of footpaths and the South Ossetian war between Georgia and Russia.
Infuenza vaccination: the case against
With the national rollout of pandemic influenza vaccination beginning today, an international expert on influenza vaccination and a leading US consumer advocate have raised several questions for Australian health authorities.
Influenza vaccination: the case for
Dr Michael Wooldridgeresponds to Peter Collignon in the debate about swine flu vaccination: “vaccination will stop this epidemic in its tracks”.
Mass vaccinations for Swine Flu: learning from hindsight
We do not seem to have learned much since 1976 when a swine flu virus outbreak went through Fort Dix in the US, writes Peter Collignon.
What Roxon failed to mention about the swine flu vaccination
Health Minister Nicola Roxon is busy peddling the benefits of the swine flu vaccine, while Croakey examines the past perils of health ministers spruiking pharmaceuticals.
Infection control experts add to concerns about multidose flu vaccine
The Australian Infection Control Association has warned the Federal Government against proceeding with the planned swine flu vaccination program due to health risk concerns, writes Melissa Sweet.
No more deadly than your average non-swine flu
Fear can drive us to make hasty decisions that are not necessarily based on good and robust data. This is exactly what has happened with the swine flue outbreak, writes Professor Peter Collignon.
WARNING: zombies attack may destroy humans
If zombies attacked the human race, only severe force would save us, says new research. There is a serious side to the work, comparing zombie attacks to the spread of infectious diseases like swine flu. What about zombie pigs?
2009 influenza pandemic: assessing the fallout
Surveillance, control, treatment and prevention of influenza is a multi-billion dollar global industry. But it is built on surprisingly shaky foundations, writes Associate Professor Heath Kelly.
Swine Flu: don’t forget to wash your hands, kids
Yesterday, Kevin Rudd amazingly called “for all Australians to engage in the simple practice of washing their hands with soap on a regular basis.”
