COVID vaccine rollout: What GPs can learn from one doctor’s trial run As the nationwide rollout of AstraZeneca approaches, GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal reveals the logistical realities exposed during a three-hour run through at his clinic.
Pfizer vaccine update While it’s not anticipated the Pfizer vaccine will be rolled out in general practice, it’s important GPs understand delayed reactions and other side effects.
Thousands of general practices to receive COVID vaccine doses within weeks A change in strategy will see all 4600 participating practices added to the rollout over four weeks, allowing more patients to be vaccinated by their own GP.
TGA to provide further clarity on vaccine advertising guidelines The move comes after a request from RACGP President Dr Karen Price.
The moving parts of a nationwide vaccine rollout One of the largest logistical efforts in Australian general practice history will commence in less than a week.
Addressing vaccine hesitancy in CALD communities From cultural and religious beliefs to mistrusting government – how can GPs best address any concerns during the vaccine rollout?
DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers The RACGP had strongly advocated that such a requirement would severely hamper general practice’s involvement in the rollout.
Urgent calls for clarity over responsibility for COVID vaccine aftercare in aged care GPs say there are unanswered questions regarding who has oversight of any potential long term side effects related to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
‘A marvel of science’: This doctor gave the COVID shot to the PM – and then to a GP What does it feel like to give someone a coronavirus vaccine? Dr Jesse Li can tell you.
GP input key to vaccine uptake for more than 60% of Australians General practice will play a leading role in addressing COVID vaccination hesitancy and attempts at ‘vaccine shopping’.