Understanding the role of GPs in responding to adult survivors of child abuse In the context of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – and with governments and other institutions delivering or still crafting their own response – it is important to remember GPs’ vital role in responding to adult survivors of abuse, Tim Senior writes.
Flu vaccine shortages due to ‘unprecedented demand’: Chief Medical Officer Increased demand of up to 30% is the cause of shortfalls in the supply of flu vaccines around Australia, according to Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Hobbs.
Varied outcomes for maternal and child health, AIHW report shows The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report on the health of mothers and their babies, revealing varied outcomes across the country.
Child immunisation rates rise, but significant variation remains across the country Australia’s child immunisation rates have continued to improve but remain short of the national target, new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed.
Official immunisation history statements now required for Victorian children Victoria has strengthened its ‘No Jab, No Play’ laws with new rules ensuring medical practitioners will not be able to submit false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised.
RACGP reassures that GPs are dependable providers of immunisation advice Chair of RACGP Victoria Dr Cameron Loy has given assurance that GPs can provide parents with reliable, evidence-based information regarding immunisations.