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 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 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 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 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 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 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’ 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 New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
Could bird flu start a human pandemic? As an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the US and worldwide, three virologists answer the most pressing questions.