How GPs are delivering thousands of ‘extra’ COVID vaccine doses A technique to extract supplementary doses from Pfizer vials has allowed thousands more people to be vaccinated despite stretched supplies.
Reports of non-GP specialists advising patients to wait for Pfizer GPs say they feel like gatekeepers of Pfizer, with some patients over 60 presenting with exemption letters despite having no contraindications to AstraZeneca.
How high can Australia’s vaccination rate go? With signs the rate of COVID vaccination take-up may be about to plateau, newsGP considers what heights the overall national rate could eventually reach.
New guide to help manage escalating patient aggression The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has coincided with reports of increasingly hostile and violent patient behaviour.
‘Absolutely no waste’: GPs reject unused Pfizer claim Queensland’s Chief Health Officer said this week that GPs ‘are not using their full amount’ – but general practices are reporting otherwise.
ACT latest jurisdiction to reduce AZ dosing interval The COVID outbreak in Canberra means people can get a second dose of AstraZeneca after 4–8 weeks. What does this mean for efficacy?
Government calls on GPs to reach out to vaccine hesitant patients GPs are being asked to spearhead a plan designed to ensure vulnerable cohorts do not fall through the cracks. But is this logistically possible?
Pfizer swap: Four million dose deal with UK signals increased supply for GPs RACGP President Dr Karen Price says general practice has untapped capacity and that directing doses into primary care will help Australia meet its vaccination targets sooner.
Science meets faith at fully booked vaccine clinic A recent vaccine drive at a Melbourne church has not only immunised hundreds of people, but also provided a template for reaching CALD communities.
Victoria reduces interval for vaccine doses Authorities have recommended the time between AstraZeneca doses be reduced to six weeks as the state races to contain a worsening COVID outbreak.