RSV vaccine added to national program To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
Access barriers drive low kids’ vaccination for third year As national child vaccination coverage shows no sign of increase, GP experts renew calls to combat access issues and vaccine inequity.
The silent struggle: GPs and the workers’ compensation system Passionate about supporting injured workers, we must address challenges faced by GPs interacting with work injury schemes, writes Dr Steven Kaye.
In Practice: RACGP Faculty Chairs announced The RACGP welcomes its new and continuing Faculty Chairs who will serve on the Board in 2024.
Call to action: Future Leaders wanted Applications for the program remain open, with one alumna saying those thinking of applying will ‘find that you are more than worthy’.
New water guidelines for PFAS: What GPs need to know Concerned patients have been urged to contact GPs with questions, after the NHMRC called for a crackdown on chemicals allowed in drinking water.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.
Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies The State Government will fund the long-acting monoclonal antibody for unprotected newborns and eligible infants next winter.