How will Novavax fit into Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine plans? GPs will be involved in the rollout of Novavax if it is approved for use in Australia, the Federal Government has confirmed.
Vaccine hesitancy continues to fall – with one exception Uncertainty about vaccination is continuing to fall across the country with just one state bucking the downward trend, new figures suggest.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: GP forced to throw out hundreds of expired COVID vaccines Plans have been announced to send unused doses overseas, but an absence of forward planning is resulting in wastage.
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.