mRNA COVID vaccine ‘well-tolerated’ in adolescents According to Pfizer, its vaccine is safe and effective in children as young as 12, which could be crucial for herd immunity.
Current COVID vaccines could be ineffective by next year: epidemiologists New coronavirus variants emerging in global hotspots are likely to impact vaccine efficacy. What does this mean for Australia?
GPs need ‘complete predictability on supply’: Calls for better communication amid vaccine delays Lagging deliveries have forced some GPs to be creative in securing vaccines for their patients.
Lockdowns to be ‘part of the Australian way of life’ until everyone is vaccinated Greater Brisbane’s three-day snap lockdown has added further pressure to overstretched general practices already navigating a backlog of health concerns and the COVID vaccine rollout.
ATAGI review of AstraZeneca COVID vaccines: What GPs need to know The latest advice suggests there is only a ‘tiny’ risk of blood clots in some patients, but does include contraindications for two rare conditions.
GPs advised not to administer asthma biologics alongside COVID vaccine New updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook for the coronavirus vaccine rollout aim to instil confidence in patients with asthma.
Shortened AstraZeneca vaccine training ‘a victory for common sense’ The update has streamlined the process for answering questions and will allow GPs to skip the introductory module entirely.
GPs scramble to navigate vaccine rollouts amid worsening floods Ripped up carpet, towels on the floor and telehealth: How GPs have kept serving their community, even as the torrential rain covering large parts of Australia shows no sign of stopping.
COVID vaccine rollout ‘a sign of how far we’ve come’ Dr Karen Price has a message for Australia’s GPs as they embark upon one of the most important and challenging journeys in general practice history.
Meeting between RACGP President and Prime Minister leads to more support for GPs Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt have guaranteed the supply of vaccines to general practice and committed to supporting GP wellbeing following a meeting with Dr Karen Price.