Numbers confirm GPs are the ‘backbone’ of COVID vaccine rollout Australia’s GPs have now administered more than 1.05 million vaccine doses – more than half the rollout’s total of 2.03 million.
Are blood clots a concern with mRNA vaccines? An investigation into Australia’s first case of blood clotting after the Pfizer vaccine has yet to confirm a link.
Blood clot case under investigation following Pfizer vaccine The news comes as Australia moves to establish local mRNA manufacturing capacity and experts call for current Pfizer supplies to be redirected to younger cohorts.
Blood clots up to 10 times more common with COVID than vaccines: Study Research has identified the various risks of people experiencing cerebral venous thrombosis, which has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
‘Seeds of fear and mayhem’: Concerns media hindering vaccine rollout Journalists have a responsibility to not undermine the science and contribute to issues of vaccine hesitancy, according to the RACGP President.
‘No change’ in risk profile with second blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca Two cases of clotting in 700,000 administered doses does not indicate an increased level of risk, experts have said.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
ATAGI issues GPs with guidance for clotting condition ‘likely’ linked to COVID vaccine The national advisory body is urging vaccine providers to be aware of post-vaccination warning signs, including new onset of severe persistent headache that is not settling with analgesia.
GPs ‘in the dark’ over aged care vaccination delays Failure to reach vaccination targets and a lack of communication has left GPs concerned and unable to prepare for the influenza vaccine rollout.
Current COVID vaccines could be ineffective by next year: epidemiologists New coronavirus variants emerging in global hotspots are likely to impact vaccine efficacy. What does this mean for Australia?