Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than ...

In a world first decision, Australia's ban on social media for under 16s was put in place in Australia in December last year. It covers multiple social media platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, ...

Australia's 2026 peak flu season will be unlike any other. For the first time, children and teens aged from two to 17 years old can have a nasal spray vaccine for influenza, rather than an injection.

On December 10, Australia’s new law comes into effect, guaranteed to affect millions of households and families – its core provision being that designated social media platforms and companies will not ...

The federal government's long-awaited social media ban for children under 16 has come into force. The restrictions will prevent Australian children from creating or keeping an account on many popular ...