Flu vaccines are recommended annually, however there are more than one available. Learn about what’s on offer, and whether you should get one
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Does Smallpox Still Exist and What is It? Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan explains the origins and history of smallpox, it’s effects and more importantly how the successful vaccination was invented. It is the only infection to have been largely eliminated around the world.
What are the predictions for the Flu Season 2021
Dr. Norman Swan explains the flu season onset and why we need to be immunised and wear face masks.
Are the Other People that Live in the Same House as These Hotel Quarantine Staff also first to be Vaccinated?
Dr. Normal Swan explains why at first instance it will just be hotel quarantine workers who will be immunised and not their household members.
Will People be Tested for Antibodies Post-Vaccination?
Dr Norman Swan explains whey there will be no routine antibody testing after immunisation. There will be research projects ongoing but not public testing.
Can The Covid-19 Virus Mutate? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Norman Swan discusses the likelihood that Covid-19 mutates and how we will need to have top up immunisations each year to cope with new variants.
What Percentage of Sydney Do You Think Have Covid-19?
Dr Norman Swan explains that despite being under-diagnosed, Australia is in a much better situation then Britain because of our testing regime.
How Will I Know I am Protected After I Have the Vaccine?
Dr Norman Swan explains why we won’t be doing antibody testing after for those who get the covid-19 vaccine.
How Do Vaccines Work? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Normal Swan explains the way vaccines work. He discusses the controlled introduction of the virus or illness we wish to immunise again, in order to allow our bodies to produce the necessary anti bodies to fight it when the full virus gets into our system.
Australia’s vaccines for COVID-19
Australia has signed supply agreements for several COVID-19 vaccines when they are available. Which vaccines does Australia have an agreement for? How promising are they?