How can Australians prove their COVID vaccination status? UPDATED: General practices are fielding questions on proving vaccination status and vaccine passports. newsGP looks at some common queries.
Online booking integration expected to increase vaccination rates The RACGP has announced it is working closely with Healthdirect to provide a more streamlined COVID vaccine booking process.
TGA monitoring overseas Moderna recommendations Several countries have limited the use of the mRNA vaccine in younger people, but there is no sign Australia will institute a similar pause.
GPs join call for vaccine passports They say the phased introduction of vaccine passports could help prompt those still hesitating to come forward.
Tired, fed up, exhausted: COVID healthcare worker toll revealed For most on the COVID-19 frontline, stress has increased – but the vaccine rollout and prospect of eased restrictions has boosted morale.
Adolescents at most risk of developing myocarditis: TGA Myocarditis rates related to the Pfizer vaccine been released, while the Moderna vaccine has been included in the safety report for the first time.
Pfizer for all: Over-60s eligible nationwide from October Increasing supply means all Australians 12 and older will soon have access to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
GP21 cancelled due to COVID The RACGP’s annual conference will not go ahead due to lockdowns and GPs’ ongoing contribution to the vaccination rollout.
Confusion over temporary vaccine exemption According to NSW Health, people who have recovered from COVID-19 will have the same freedoms as the fully vaccinated for up to six months – but questions remain over how the exemption will be granted.
‘An incredible moment in each of your careers’ Greg Hunt has thanked GPs for their ‘amazing’ work during the vaccine rollout.