Is Australia ready for the COVID Delta variant? With cases emerging in most states and territories, experts are concerned Australia is ill-prepared.
Vaccine targets for over-60s called out as ‘ambitious’ A new plan suggests those eligible for AstraZeneca will be vaccinated by October. But how realistic is that goal, and what would GPs need to help reach that target?
How can Australia’s vaccine rollout be repaired? GPs reporting appointment cancellations and fridges full of unused AstraZeneca vaccines say more must be done to restore the public’s confidence.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
New AstraZeneca guidance reinforces need for vaccine counselling MBS numbers The decision to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to only people aged 60 and older will likely place more pressure on GPs dealing with vaccine-hesitant patients.
Are vaccines alone enough to avoid COVID mortality? The emergence of highly infectious variants could see the risk of death remain at high levels, according to new modelling that has been described by some as ‘pessimistic’.
Novavax vaccine could be ready within months Phase 3 clinical trial results confirm it will likely be a ‘very important’ part of Australia’s vaccination program.
GPs enlisted to vaccinate older and vulnerable Australians In a major shift, GPs will be paid an additional fee to visit people ‘at home or in a disability or residential aged care facility’.
Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.