Pilot may determine viability of long COVID management models Dr Ken McCroary on the results of tracking post-COVID sequalae in south-west Sydney, and what is needed for long-term viability of a GP-led clinic.
Push for young children to get flu vaccine The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
ATAGI gives Moderna bivalent vaccine green light There will soon be two bivalent vaccines available to people aged 12 and over.
RACGP announces cost reduction program Financial headwinds have led the Board and management to enact a three-year plan aimed at making the college more sustainable.
RACGP to advocate for more support at long COVID inquiry There has been an ‘ignored urgency’ to provide better post-viral illness care in Australia, college representative Professor Mark Morgan will argue.
Past COVID infection protects against severe disease: Study A previous bout of COVID-19 reportedly offers the same protection from hospitalisation and death after re-infection as two mRNA vaccinations.
Updating COVID-19 vaccines ‘on the agenda’, but not sustainable Many Australians were recently recommended a fifth dose – but vaccination fatigue has researchers looking for longer term solutions.
‘The virus has evolved’: Fifth COVID dose available soon Adults will become eligible for a fifth dose from 20 February, supported by a new incentive for GPs attending aged care and disability facilities.
COVID vaccination billing streamlined Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.