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Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers

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.


Access barriers drive low kids’ vaccination for third year

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

‘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.


Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies

Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies

The State Government will fund the long-acting monoclonal antibody for unprotected newborns and eligible infants next winter.


‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines

‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines

New subsidised medication approvals would be streamlined and access made easier for vulnerable populations, under a new health technology plan.


Further expansion of NIP shingles vaccines

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.


‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push

Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.


GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP

GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP

In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.


PBAC recommends subsidised RSV vaccine for pregnant women

PBAC recommends subsidised RSV vaccine for pregnant women

The committee has backed Abrysvo being added to the NIP, but GPs have warned additional supply must be guaranteed to ensure a successful rollout.


Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm

Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm

While one expert warns the virus could lead to the next major pandemic, another says the risk is only small at this stage. What do we know?


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