Mothers and babies in Australia AIHW data shows positive trends in antenatal health and outcomes, with regional variations and a caution about rates of overweight and obesity.
GPs reminded about proper care of vaccines An instance of incorrect storage has prompted health authorities to issue a blanket reminder about the importance of adhering to national guidelines.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.
How can GPs help children and parents get through challenging periods? More than 500 GPs have already signed up for a course tackling children’s resilience and mental health.
Assessing Australia’s maternal health The AIHW’s reports on maternal health reveals caesarean sections are rising, low birthweights are falling, and there are significant variances between women in rural and metropolitan areas.
The single word that meant so much Dr Chris Hogan reflects on this week’s national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Child immunisation rates at record levels, but vaccine resistance persists The number of fully immunised Australian children continues to rise, but vaccine-resistant pockets remain throughout the country.
Silenced voices, muffled cries: Australia apologises to survivors of institutional child abuse Australia’s Prime Minister has formally apologised to the tens of thousands of people sexually abused in institutions over decades.
Stronger ‘no jab, no pay’ rules come into effect Parents who fail to properly vaccinate their children will now lose part of their family support payment following a toughening of Australia’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ rules.
The challenge of treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse Dr Chris Hogan reflects on his experiences with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.