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Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies

Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies

The State Government will fund the long-acting monoclonal antibody for unprotected newborns and eligible infants next winter.


Subsidised RSV vaccines for SA infants

Subsidised RSV vaccines for SA infants

The State Government will roll out the new program in winter next year, with subsidised vaccines for unprotected newborns and high-risk children.


‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

‘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.


‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.


New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.


What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.


Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways

Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways

The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.


Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern

Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern

The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.


NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines

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.


Small study suggests nasal spray could help sleep apnoea

Small study suggests nasal spray could help sleep apnoea

While still in its infancy, a shift away from ‘burdensome’ CPAP machines would likely improve treatment access and adherence.


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