Matter of Vax
Matter of Vax
In this series of Matter of Vax we explore diseases less talked about and the vaccines applicable. Matter of Vax provides valuable insights into the significance of vaccines and their positive influence on society. Visit Immunisation Foundation of Australia for more information For more episodes of Matter of Vax, visit https://www.ifa.org.au/matterofvax Visit Immunisation Foundation of Australi…Social links:
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Understanding Measles and Vaccination with Professor Christopher Blyth
Professor Christopher Blyth has nearly two decades experience in clinical paediatric and infectious diseases research. He is a clinical academic, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Director of Wesfarmers Centre for Vaccines and Infectious Diseases; Telethon Kids Institute [TKI]). He is Professor …
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When meningococcal strikes with Lily O'Connell
Lily, a young woman in her early twenties and a student pursuing her second degree, recounts her harrowing experience in 2017 when she became critically ill with meningococcal disease. She discusses the initial symptoms, the rapid escalation of her condition, and her journey through intensive care …
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Vaccine Advocacy with Catherine Hughes
Catherine Hughes, a passionate immunisation advocate, recounts her personal story of loss and her mission to combat vaccine-preventable diseases. After losing her son, Riley, to whooping cough in 2015, Catherine's immunisation advocacy has led to the establishment of the Immunisation Foundation of …
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Understanding Mpox with Dr. Gary Grohmann
Dr. Gary Grohmann is former Director of Immunobiology and World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Regulatory Laboratories at the Therapeutic Goods Administration. He currently works as an independent consultant, primarily with WHO on influenza related projects in the Global Influenza Programme a…
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Vaccine Development and Safety with Professor Nicholas Wood
Nicholas Wood is a General Paediatrician, Senior Staff Specialist and Associate Director, Clinical Research and Services at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), where he heads the Clinical Research, AusVaxSafety and Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance …
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Travel Vaccines with Dr Deb Mills
Travel can expose you to new health risks and knowing what those risks are and how to prevent them could be the difference between a good holiday or bad and in some case, between life and death. Dr Deb Mills has a passion for medicine and travel. She is the medical director of Dr Deb THE Travel Do…
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) with Prof Tom Snelling
In this episode of 'Matter of Vax' Professor Tom Snelling, Director of Health and Clinical Analytics, University of Sydney, joins host Steph O'Connell to discuss discuss the resurgence of whooping cough (pertussis), its causes, symptoms, and the importance of immunisation. The episode emphasises th…
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RSV with Dr Nusrat Homaira
In this episode of Matter of Vax, Steph O'Connell discusses the highly infectious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with Dr. Nusrat Homaira, a paediatric respiratory epidemiologist. They explore how RSV predominantly impacts children under two, leading to severe conditions in infants and posing ris…
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Hepatitis with Nafisa Yussf
In this episode of Matter of Vax, host Steph O'Connell discusses the critical issue of hepatitis with public health professional Nafisa Yussf. They delve into the causes, modes of transmission, and prevention of various types of hepatitis, particularly hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. The discussion hi…
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Vaccination in Pregnancy with Prof. Michelle Giles
Matter of Vax - Pregnancy and Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Giles In this episode, host Steph O'Connell talks with Dr. Michelle Giles, an infectious diseases expert specialising in pregnancy. Their discussion covers the ins and outs of vaccines before, during, and after pregnancy, including pre-pregn…
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