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 Host Steph O'Connell is a public health a…Social links:
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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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Shingles with Dr. Paul Van Buynder
In this episode of the Matter of Vax podcast, host Steph O'Connell discusses shingles and vaccines with guest Dr. Paul Van Buynder, a public health physician and professor in the School of Medicine at Griffith University. Shingles is a common and painful condition that affects a large number of Aus…
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National Immunisation Program with Dr Rod Pearce
In this episode Steph speaks with Dr. Rod Pearce, the Chair of the Immunisation Coalition and former member of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). They discuss the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in Australia, its history, how vaccines are included and how vital the…
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) with Professor Julia Brotherton
In this episode of "Matter of Vax" podcast, host Steph O'Connell interviews Professor Julia Brotherton, a public health physician and professor of cancer prevention policy and implementation. They discuss the human papillomavirus (HPV), its link to cancers, the importance of vaccination and its imp…
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Meningococcal and Pneumococcal Diseases with Professor Robert Booy
In this episode of Matter of Vax Podcast, host Steph O'Connell interviews Professor Robert Booy about pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases. Pneumococcal and meningococcal are caused by a bacterium that can quickly lead to serious disease including pneumonia, meningitis and septicemia. Vaccinatio…
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Influenza with Professor Christopher Blyth
In this podcast episode of Matter of Vax, Professor Christopher Blyth joins host Stephanie O'Connell to discuss influenza and its impact on public health. He highlights the significant decrease in influenza cases and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic due to preventive measures such as vaccination…
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