Almost 30% of Australians unsure about COVID vaccine – and that’s where GPs come in GPs will play a vital role in reassuring patients about the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines, according to one expert.
Is two months long enough to monitor for vaccine safety concerns? It is ‘not a straightforward answer’, but experts agree the benefits outweigh the risks.
Vaccine policy identifies priority groups – but order proves ‘contentious’ Healthcare workers will be among the first in Australia to receive any COVID vaccine, but it is not clear if they should be given access ahead of vulnerable groups.
‘Sophisticated eskies’ could see COVID vaccine delivered by March Greg Hunt has said the Government’s vaccination timeline is ‘on track’, providing the Pfizer/BioNTech candidate proves to be safe.
‘We’re talking about a vaccine that has never been distributed in humans’ News of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID vaccine efficacy is ‘exciting’, but multiple Australian experts have told newsGP challenges lay ahead.
GPs to be at forefront of Australia’s COVID vaccine distribution The rollout could begin as early as March next year, following news the Federal Government secured two more potential candidates.
What if Australia can’t make mRNA COVID vaccines locally? The country could miss out on several options.
Confidence growing in potential COVID vaccine: DoH secretary Amid reports of delayed rollouts and questions on the efficacy of a rushed vaccine, Brendan Murphy says Australia is in a ‘very strong position’ with its two purchase agreements.
Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
Pete Evans slammed for ‘unacceptable’ comments about Dr Harry Nespolon The former celebrity chef seemed to suggest the recently deceased RACGP President did not know how to best treat his pancreatic cancer.