Lecturer, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
Lauren is a Lecturer in communicable disease and epidemiology at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She has a long-standing interest in communicable disease, working primarily in healthcare-associated infections and immunisation. She has a particular research interest in vaccine-preventable diseases, and safety and quality in healthcare.
The 2019 flu shot isn't perfect – but it's still our best defence against influenza
Jul 14, 2019 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Over recent months, reports of a horror flu season causing serious illness and death have dominated the headlines. The high number of cases has led some people to question the effectiveness of the flu vaccine, and...
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