Mixing COVID vaccines could result in stronger immune response New research suggests mixing one dose of AstraZeneca with either Pfizer or Moderna could be beneficial. Is it something Australia should consider?
One in four COVID cases in NSW outbreak has been a child under 19 It is clear that Delta is affecting children more than the original coronavirus strain – so how do we protect them?
COVID-19 booster clinics are inevitable. But how will they run? A new deal for millions of Pfizer booster doses raises the question of how best to get them into patients’ arms within the primary care system.
RACGP calls for flexibility around vaccine counselling rebate As it stands, the counselling MBS item number is linked to a vaccine suitability assessment, which GPs say is impractical.
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.
How are COVID vaccines faring against Delta? New insights from the UK and Israel suggest first generation vaccines may not be as effective, but it’s not all doom and gloom.
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.
Are vaccines keeping up with Delta? The efficacy of vaccines against the latest variant of concern is under intense scrutiny. Here’s what the latest studies have found.
Vaccines ‘highly effective’ among majority of at-risk groups: UK study The research relied on results from more than 700 general practices and addresses a previously unresolved information gap.