Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Should measles vaccination be compulsory?
As measles cases in Europe hit their highest levels this decade, should the UK adopt compulsory vaccination? Experts debate the issue in The BMJ today.
Jun 5, 2019
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Governments urged to adopt compensation for rare vaccine injury
Research led by The University of Western Australia has found that that most countries with mandatory childhood vaccination policies don't have no-fault vaccine injury compensation schemes to care for rare victims of vaccines.
Apr 30, 2019
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How to increase childhood vaccination rates
Childhood vaccination has long been a hot topic among parents, educators and health-care providers.
Jun 1, 2018
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Here's why flu vaccinations should be mandatory for Aussie health workers in high-risk areas
On June 1, health workers in New South Wales will be required to have a flu vaccination if they work in high-risk clinical areas, such as wards for neonatal care, transplants and cancer. Otherwise staff are required to wear ...
May 11, 2018
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Italy has introduced mandatory vaccinations – other countries should follow its lead
In the first four months of this year, around 1,500 cases of measles were reported in Italy. As a response to the outbreak, the Italian government introduced a law making 12 vaccinations mandatory for preschool and school-age ...
Jun 2, 2017
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Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it's increasing disease risk for all of us
Public attention has recently focused on improving vaccination rates in Australian infants and children. But actually the largest unvaccinated group of people recommended for immunisation are adults.
Mar 27, 2017
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Automated tracking increases compliance of flu vaccination for health-care personnel
New research found tracking influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel through an automated system increased vaccination compliance and reduced workload burden on human resources and occupational health staff. The study ...
Oct 22, 2014
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Vaccination responsible for dramatic fall in salmonella infections
Mass poultry vaccination programmes introduced to combat Salmonella infections have led to a dramatic fall in the number of cases since the late 1990s, according to a researcher at the University of Liverpool.
Jan 16, 2013
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Should childhood vaccination be mandatory?
In the British Medical Journal today, two experts debate whether childhood vaccination should be mandatory in the UK.
May 15, 2012
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Strict policy raises hospital's worker flu vaccination rate
A California hospital raised its employee influenza vaccination rate above 90 percent by shifting from a voluntary vaccination program to one mandating all healthcare workers either get vaccinated or wear a mask at work for ...
Dec 12, 2011
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