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.
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be? With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
Push for young children to get flu vaccine The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
Chance of early flu season in 2023 With the pandemic causing unpredictable changes in influenza patterns, the Northern Hemisphere may provide insight on the months ahead.
Strep A cases on the rise We must remember our earliest hygiene lessons as vaccine trials continue, writes Professor Michael Good.
Combined flu and COVID-19 tests approved Two separate nasal tests capable of detecting both COVID-19 and influenza have been approved by Australia’s medicines regulator.
Slight rise in adverse reactions for joint COVID and flu jabs A peer-reviewed article looking at the co-administration of COVID booster and flu vaccines in the US reports that most reactions tend to be mild.
Experts urge to improve ‘dismal’ pregnancy vaccine rates Only 12% of a large study cohort were vaccinated against flu and whooping cough during pregnancy, prompting a review of public health strategies.
Winter readiness tools for CALD patients Translated resources on COVID and flu vaccinations have been added to support GPs caring for patients who speak a first language other than English.
Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.