Epidemiologist | Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
Meru is a field epidemiologist with expertise in infectious diseases, and is passionate about improving health outcomes for marginalized populations.
May 03, 2021 05:46 am UTC| Health
From today, Australians aged 50 or older are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine from special respiratory clinics or mass vaccination hubs in some states. Appointments with selected GPs are available from May...
Mar 08, 2021 07:37 am UTC| Health
COVID-19 vaccination is rolling out across Australia. So health authorities are keen to dispel myths about the vaccines, including any impact on COVID testing. Do the vaccines give you COVID, or make you test positive...
Have you had your diphtheria vaccines? Here's why it matters
Aug 08, 2018 12:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
An adult from the north coast of New South Wales is the latest Australian to be diagnosed with the deadly infectious disease, diphtheria. The patient, who was diagnosed on Monday, is being treated with antibiotics and...
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