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’.
Global COVID vaccination drive shows promise as Australian rollout begins With more than 205 million doses administered worldwide, Australia now has access to invaluable real-world data.
General practices to receive response on COVID EOIs imminently Hundreds of general practices will be involved in the initial vaccine rollout, with numbers ramping up as more doses become available.
Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout The ban has triggered a major backlash from doctors, leaders and public health experts.
What the TGA means by ‘case-by-case’ basis for over 65s The approval of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine has raised some unanswered questions, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says GPs are still well equipped to handle the rollout.