Free RSV vaccination for Qld pregnant women Queensland’s expectant mothers are now eligible for a subsidised Abrysvo vaccination, as the state’s RSV cases soar to 40,000 in 2024.
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.
Access barriers drive low kids’ vaccination for third year As national child vaccination coverage shows no sign of increase, GP experts renew calls to combat access issues and vaccine inequity.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
‘Overhaul My Health Record’: Health of the Nation preview One third of GPs have rarely or never used My Health Record, according to the first findings to be released from the new 2024 RACGP report.
Further expansion of NIP shingles vaccines GPs can now offer their immunocompromised patients over 18 years old a subsidised shingles vaccine, but the expansion has raised questions about supply.
Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.
Study finds 20% of UK GPs now using AI in practice The research found some GPs are using unregulated technologies, such as ChatGPT, not just for admin, but in diagnosis and treatment.
Do some vaccinations really reduce dementia risk? There is mounting evidence vaccines can reduce the rates of dementia, but one GP says ‘the jury is still out’ on which ones are best.