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.
Most long COVID symptoms subside within a year of mild infection: Study The large-scale Israeli study also suggests that vaccination reduces the chance of breathlessness, one of the most common post-COVID symptoms.
AHPRA fast-tracks IMG pathway to boost workforce The move follows strong RACGP advocacy and will see the medical workforce bolstered at a time of critical need.
Individual risk assessment ‘more important than ever’ for travellers Emerging diseases and new travel models mean educating patients on the complexity of travel medicine – updated RACGP online modules can help.
Health officials laud ‘invaluable’ contribution to pandemic response Three of Australia’s top health officials have thanked GPs for their pivotal role in combatting COVID over the past three years.
Independent review into COVID vaccine procurement released Eight recommendations have been handed down, with the next two years identified as ‘critical’ to Australia’s recovery.
Pandemic response receives $1.4 billion boost COVID-19 response measures were due to expire in less than two weeks but have now been extended until the end of the year.
COVID has had ‘profound’ mental health impact on mothers Many women experiencing mental health issues during lockdowns did not access support from GPs or psychologists, new study findings show.
‘For some, it’s been too much’: COVID’s impact on aged care As the unwelcome milestone of 10,000 COVID deaths passes, GPs involved in the aged care response talk about the impact and what lies ahead.
Winter readiness presents opportunity to discuss advance care plans The RACGP has reminded GPs to discuss linking advance care plans with My Health Record when providing ‘catch-up’ care to older patients.