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.
Early use of antivirals ‘significantly’ affects flu outcomes: Study While there was no effect on mortality at 30 days, this measure reduced length of hospital stay and readmission rates.
Three-hour mandatory vaccination training fails to consider GP expertise The RACGP is strongly advocating for any education and training to address GPs’ needs and avoid taking up critical time.