‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
PBAC recommends subsidised RSV vaccine for pregnant women The committee has backed Abrysvo being added to the NIP, but GPs have warned additional supply must be guaranteed to ensure a successful rollout.
Nirsevimab and the RSV immunisation strategy Dr Paul Effler, Medical Coordinator of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate in WA discusses the new RSV immunisation, nirsevimab.
NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines The RACGP has welcomed the ‘game changing’ initiatives, with cases of the potentially deadly virus surging compared to previous years.
‘No time like the present’ for Queensland RSV vaccine rollout The college is urging the state to follow Western Australia’s lead with a ‘lifesaving’ immunisation program.
RSV vaccine could ‘change the landscape’ of hospital presentations Western Australia’s $11 million statewide immunisation rollout follows extensive RACGP advocacy around the issue.
RSV vaccine approved by TGA AREXVY will soon be available for patients aged 60 and over, sparking hope it will ease the pressure on Australia’s overflowing hospitals.
First RSV vaccine approved in US The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’ Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.