‘A million doses in arms in a week’: Australia crosses key threshold But the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the country is months behind originally forecast targets.
What do GPs need to increase weekend vaccinations? General practices are providing the lion’s share of COVID-19 vaccinations during the week. Two GPs discuss how things stand for out-of-hours clinics.
Two-thirds of people want to get COVID vaccine from their GP The finding comes from a survey that gauged vaccine intentions, concerns and information needs in Victorian priority groups.
Is there enough public data on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? The take-up rate of vaccines will shape Australia over the coming months. A mathematician, a social scientist and two GPs discuss the publicly available data.
RACGP calls for COVID vaccine consistency The college wants state and federal governments to clarify eligibility criteria and promote consistency between jurisdictions.
ATAGI recommends shortened interval between AstraZeneca doses during ‘significant’ outbreaks In its latest update, the advisory group has said people in COVID hotspots such as Greater Sydney should have their second dose within 4–8 weeks to help combat worsening outbreaks.
GPs call out ‘atrocious’ anti-vaxx ambush Anti-vaccination organisers are calling for supporters to attend GP consultations and ‘educate’ doctors on informed consent.
From 40 calls to 261 in one morning: rollout issues continue GPs have stepped up to help protect patients, but issues with the national booking system left NSW practice staff scrambling to reschedule fast-tracked appointments.
Confusion over PM’s call to shorten interval between AstraZeneca doses Scott Morrison suggested people in Greater Sydney receive their second AstraZeneca dose after eight weeks instead of 12, despite data showing lower efficacy rates.
Almost a quarter of adults say ‘freedom of choice’ a valid reason not to be vaccinated: Survey Most surveyed on attitudes towards COVID vaccination believe it should be compulsory – but a significant portion say people should be free to choose.