‘We need more support’: No extra funding for booster program A COVID-19 vaccine booster program has now been officially signed off, but GPs will miss out on additional remuneration for administering a third dose.
GPs to take central role in vaccine booster rollout What will the new COVID-19 vaccine booster program mean for general practices around the country?
Results from first ‘gold standard’ COVID booster vaccine trial With an announcement pending on Pfizer vaccine boosters in Australia, a new trial suggests they increase vaccine efficacy to 95.6%.
Online tool helps assess risks from COVID-19 and vaccination There are hopes the evidence-based online calculator will help GPs discuss COVID vaccination with ‘hardcore vaccine hesitant’ patients.
New insight into vaccines’ protection against Delta deaths AstraZeneca and Pfizer offer at least 90% protection from death caused by the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, new international analysis suggests.
Boosters are coming: What does the latest evidence suggest? Australia’s COVID vaccine booster program could start as soon as next month. An infectious diseases physician and immunology expert share their views on what shape it should take.
How to access Medicare support for third COVID vaccine doses GPs can conduct suitability assessments and administer third doses with the same item numbers used for second doses.
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.