ATAGI releases Moderna guidance for children aged 6–11 The RACGP has welcomed the announcement, but says more funding and support is needed for general practice.
Australia the first to approve Moderna vaccine in young children Kids aged 6–11 will soon be able to receive the Moderna Spikevax COVID vaccine, after it received provisional approval for use in this cohort.
Does mixing COVID boosters provide better immunity? GP Dr Anna Samecki investigates whether it is better to mix or match the third COVID-19 booster dose.
COVID-19 chart updated with Omicron risk of death, benefits of boosters GPs can now access up-to-date data on the benefits of booster doses for patients who have received AstraZeneca as their primary course based on risks of Omicron transmission.
How long should children wait to be vaccinated after COVID infection? COVID-19 vaccination for young children began at the same time as a spike in infections. Here is the most recent guidance available for GPs.
How long should patients wait for a booster after COVID infection? The question is likely to be asked more frequently as infections spread and millions more become eligible for booster vaccinations.
TGA releases updated COVID booster safety data Swollen lymph nodes have been the most commonly reported adverse effect to emerge from Australia’s booster program.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
Omicron concerns see COVID booster interval reduced The decision to reduce the interval to five months will mean improved protection against the latest variant of concern, ATAGI says.
TGA provisionally approves Moderna as COVID-19 booster Australia’s medicine and therapeutic regulator has given the green light for a second vaccine to be used as a booster in adults.