COVID immunisation schedule may complicate flu jab rollout Uncertainty remains over whether the two vaccines can be administered concurrently, and how that will affect seasonal influenza shots.
RACGP in talks with Federal Government over COVID vaccine rollout President Dr Karen Price gives newsGP a detailed update on logistics and funding, assuring GPs they will be a vital part of the process.
GP20: New weapon in fight against ‘ignored’ virus Influenza has all but disappeared in 2020, but once it inevitably returns GPs will have access to a new type of vaccine that could help save lives.
Is two months long enough to monitor for vaccine safety concerns? It is ‘not a straightforward answer’, but experts agree the benefits outweigh the risks.
RACGP weighs in on future vaccination requirements The college has commented on proposed changes that would compel GPs to report all newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Upskilling GPs to identify child mental health issues A new RACGP-accredited online course is designed to enhance GPs’ clinical practice in supporting children and their families.
Further setbacks in pursuit of COVID vaccine and ‘cure’ Two randomised controlled trials involving tens of thousands of people have been paused to investigate potential safety concerns.
Melatonin linked to improved brain function in paediatric concussion But a world-leading expert argues the study’s results represent a bridge, not a panacea.
A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.
School COVID clusters are rare – so what can we learn from the Al-Taqwa outbreak? In short: Close schools when community transmission is high, open cautiously when it is low, according to epidemiologists.