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In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season

In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season

The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.


Bird flu threat a ‘test of how our response systems work’

Bird flu threat a ‘test of how our response systems work’

Although the H5N1 virus is not currently in Australia, experts say it is only a matter of time. How can GPs be best prepared?


Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP

Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP

The boost comes as Queensland and WA announce the rollout of subsidised flu vaccination programs to curb already surging cases.


Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low

Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low

GPs have been urged to promote the vaccine among patients with young children, with just 28% of kids receiving the lifesaving immunisation.


First cell-based flu vaccine added to National Immunisation Program

First cell-based flu vaccine added to National Immunisation Program

The locally made Flucelvax QUAD vaccine is due to be available on the NIP for certain patients from the beginning of March.


Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024

Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024

Every resident in the state older than six months will be eligible next year, and the RACGP has called on other states to follow suit.


Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost

Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost

Frustrated GPs say urgent help is needed to improve flu immunisation rates, with just one third of Australians vaccinated.


In Practice: My Aged Care fax to be decommissioned

In Practice: My Aged Care fax to be decommissioned

A number of alternative pathways exist, including the GP e-Referral solution and the Make a Referral tool on the My Aged Care website.


Flu vaccination drive ‘comes at a key time’

Flu vaccination drive ‘comes at a key time’

The RACGP has said it is working closely with the WA Government to ensure next month’s expanded rollout of influenza vaccines runs smoothly.


GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza

GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza

New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.


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