Very few adverse reports for children’s vaccination Early data suggests COVID-19 vaccination is ‘well tolerated’ in children aged 5–11 with fewer adverse reactions reported.
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.
No fatalities among seven new AZ blood clots cases The additional cases mean thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome is occurring at a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 doses administered.
‘There’s no more time to waste’: IPCC report GP Dr Jessica Kneebone says it is time for governments to take action, warning that people’s health is at risk.
WHO report into origin of coronavirus released The virus most likely arose in bats before spreading to humans via an unidentified intermediary animal, according to report findings.
COVID cuts more from Australians’ life than leading causes of death A new AIHW report highlights the fact older people and the critically ill are not the only ones at risk.
Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.
Giving evidence in court: What GPs need to know For the fourth of our series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts regarding what GPs need to know about giving evidence in court.
Report on Government Services reveals need to shift from EDs to general practice The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission this week released its 2018 Report on Government Services, which details the performance of health services and provides a snapshot of Australian general practice.