Start flu vaccinations as soon as they are available: RACGP ‘With COVID-19 spreading across Australia, this year it is more important than ever to receive your flu vaccination.’
Coronavirus progress: Breakthrough research, first human vaccine trial Australian researchers have published the first study on the body’s immune response to coronavirus, while a human vaccine trial has commenced.
Sprint to develop virus vaccine University of Queensland researchers are working around the clock to develop a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus in less than six months.
Anti-vaxxer’s actions prompt TGA statement A recent incident saw an anti-vaccination advocate enter a general practice under false pretences to remove National Immunisation Program posters.
Worldwide eradication of wild poliovirus type 3 The World Health Organization confirmed the news on World Polio Day, which brings the world significantly closer to being completely polio free.
Overcoming barriers to cervical screening: Self-collection As Australia works towards eliminating cervical cancer, Dr Lara Roeske re-emphasises a pathway that can help reach under or never-screened women.
Medication management and supply A new RACGP resource is designed to inform GPs and practice staff who already, or wish to, store and supply medicines directly to their patients.
National flu death toll tops 250 Australia is battling through one of its deadliest flu seasons on record.
Patients found to have measles despite being immunised Research has found 13 people in Victoria contracted measles in 2014–17 even though they had received at least one dose of vaccine.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.