steph oconnell @stephoc

Strategic communications, Public Health and immunisation advocate, writer, podcaster. Darkinjung country Joined April 2009

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Patricia Karvelas @PatsKarvelas

2 years ago

My heart is broken after today’s news. Vale to a towering figure. Vale Yunupingu

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NSW Health @NSWHealth

3 years ago

NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases.

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"Halton report warns of repeating Morrison errors" - Halton steered the ship during 09 flu pandemic & has huge knowledge &understanding of pandemic management & vaccines w her leadership of @CEPIvaccines. She hits the nail on the head. thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/… via @SatPaper

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

You know the drill. Mask on, folks. newsGP - New variants expected to supplant BA.5 in Australia www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinica…

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

New tuberculosis vaccine possible in five years as researchers say vaccine effectiveness waning abc.net.au/news/2022-10-0… via @ABCaustralia

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Dr Eric Levi @DrEricLevi

3 years ago

Another day and another confusion about absolute statements. “I had COVID and I had been vaccinated, so the vaccine does not work.” The vaccine reduces severity. The vaccine reduces risk of dying. The vaccine does work. The vaccine protects.

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Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos

3 years ago

Time to modify hospital #IPC guidelines for respiratory viruses? These experts suggest a universal set of precautions including gowns, gloves, eye protection, respirators & ventilation. I’m adding in vaccines for HCW & patients #Influenza #COVID19 #RSV

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Stephen Parnis @SParnis

3 years ago

It used to be that emergency presentations rose 5% per year. It's more like 5% per quarter now. With widespread delays to care, I think it's important to acknowledge the patience & understanding of the vast majority of people we treat. Thank you. It's an honour to care for you.

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

#Meningococcal season.Hard to read this story. 👏 #parents and #Family. Act fast, listen to your instinct when something is not right. Meningococcal is hard to diagnose. A rash is not always present. #australia #prevention #vaccination careopinion.org.au/87961 via @careopinionau

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Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos

3 years ago

More needs to be done to make sure existing vaccines are easy to access and that we have resilient infrastructure for the introduction of future vaccines #TB, #dengue & Respiratory Syncytial Virus #RSV

Wellcome @wellcometrust

3 years ago

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Julie Leask AO @JulieLeask

3 years ago

Since the pandemic, the WHO SEAR has seen declines in routine immunisation coverage for children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Eg, DTP coverage declined from a high of 91% in 2019 to 82% in 2021. Countries are now making intensive efforts with some making good recovery. 3/9

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

Work from home rocks. These fluffy, little tawny frogmouth owls kept me company at my desk all day. Nice spot to snooze. #wildlife #workfromhome #auspol #Australian

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Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos

3 years ago

#RSV is the second most common cause of infant mortality & is a major cause of illness in young children & older adults. Efforts to develop an RSV vaccine or immunoprophylaxis remain highly active - 33 candidates are in clinical development. Excellent updated summary here…

The Lancet Infectious Diseases @TheLancetInfDis

3 years ago

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Rosemary Ainley @rosieainley

3 years ago

Are you an Aussie on #Methotrexate for #AutoimmuneArthritis? There are lots of misconceptions out there about this common drug. The latest @CreakyJointsAus Patient PrepRheum podcast episode will help you sort the fact from the fiction. Check out the accompanying audio guide, too.

CreakyJoints Australia @CreakyJointsAus

3 years ago

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

Meningococcal can kill within hours. Know the symptoms. Vaccinate now. "Anyone who wants to protect themselves against meningococcal should talk to their doctor" abc.net.au/news/2022-08-0…

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

It's Meningococcal season. Know the symptoms, act fast, speak to a healthcare professional about vaccination. #auspol #NSW #Australia NSW issues alert for meningococcal disease after Splendour in the Grass attendee dies, another tests positive - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2022-08-0…

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

#Australia #auspol #COVID19Aus

Chief Health Officer, Victoria @VictorianCHO

3 years ago

#Australia #auspol #COVID19Aus

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steph oconnell @stephoc

3 years ago

#family #Australia #Australian #healthcare #immunisation

Caroline Homer @CarolineHomer

3 years ago

#family #Australia #Australian #healthcare #immunisation

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Prof Margie Danchin @DanchinMargie

3 years ago

The TGA has just approved the Moderna COVID vaccine for kids under 5 years - here’s what parents need to know whilst we await ATAGI recommendations👇⁦@DrDCheng⁩ ⁦@MVECau⁩ ⁦@MCRI_for_kids⁩ ⁦⁦⁦@UniMelbMDHS⁩ ⁦@NCIRS⁩ 👏 theconversation.com/covid-vaccines…

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Light For Riley @LightForRiley

3 years ago

4th covid shot ✅ I’ve been lucky to avoid COVID so far, hoping to keep it that way for as long as I can 🤞 Grateful that those of us over 30+ can now access this extra dose. Every layer of protection counts!