TGA updates Pfizer vaccine side effect information Myocarditis and pericarditis were listed as official adverse reactions on the same day the vaccine was approved for use in children aged 12–15.
Locked down Sydneysiders travelling 70km to access COVID vaccines People from Sydney are booking up vaccinations in regional areas, reducing access for those living nearby – including essential workers.
‘Totally unhelpful’: backlash at NSW minister’s ‘not enough GPs’ comment There was a strong reaction to Brad Hazzard’s ‘political’ remarks about the number of GPs involved in the vaccination rollout.
Two more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine There have now been six Australian deaths related to the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 6.1 million administered doses.
‘A million doses in arms in a week’: Australia crosses key threshold But the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the country is months behind originally forecast targets.
What do GPs need to increase weekend vaccinations? General practices are providing the lion’s share of COVID-19 vaccinations during the week. Two GPs discuss how things stand for out-of-hours clinics.
Two-thirds of people want to get COVID vaccine from their GP The finding comes from a survey that gauged vaccine intentions, concerns and information needs in Victorian priority groups.
RACGP calls for COVID vaccine consistency The college wants state and federal governments to clarify eligibility criteria and promote consistency between jurisdictions.
ATAGI recommends shortened interval between AstraZeneca doses during ‘significant’ outbreaks In its latest update, the advisory group has said people in COVID hotspots such as Greater Sydney should have their second dose within 4–8 weeks to help combat worsening outbreaks.
GPs call out ‘atrocious’ anti-vaxx ambush Anti-vaccination organisers are calling for supporters to attend GP consultations and ‘educate’ doctors on informed consent.