DoH COVID pages for diverse communities months out of date Culturally and linguistically diverse communities are being directed towards outdated vaccine information on official websites, despite the focus on reaching those most at risk from COVID-19.
No-fault indemnity should apply to all vaccines: RACGP The call comes more than six weeks after the Prime Minister announced the scheme, for which details are still yet to emerge.
ATAGI publishes new guidance on Pfizer Young people with certain cardiac conditions should consult a GP or cardiologist before receiving the mRNA vaccine, the advisory body said.
COVID surges in one of world’s most vaccinated nations But while case numbers in Iceland are at record levels, no deaths have been attributed to the most recent wave and hospitalisations remain low.
Study suggests rates of thrombocytopenia and VTE increase after Pfizer The ‘interesting’ research contains a number of clinical takeaways for general practice, but shows no clear link to TTS, a GP says.
WHO adviser left ‘heartbroken’ by Doherty Institute COVID modelling Experts say it fails to account for children, creating a potential ‘sweet spot’ for a new COVID variant of concern to emerge.
TGA updates COVID vaccine advertising guidelines for GPs Those taking part in the rollout now have permission to advertise the vaccines, including brand names, and can offer incentives.
ATAGI gives green light to Pfizer for at-risk children as young as 12 The RACGP has backed the decision, which marks the first time Australia’s vaccine rollout has opened to children under 16.
New focus on vaccine boosters Israel has already started giving an extra Pfizer dose, while AstraZeneca says it is working on its own booster for Australia.
Anti-vaxx groups target GPs as efforts to derail rollout continue From encouraging people to book fake vaccine appointments to aggressive online attacks, the movement appears to be getting increasingly destructive.