Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’ Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.
Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme The Department of Health and Aged Care has removed and added certain conditions that can be claimed in relation to COVID vaccine adverse reactions.
In Practice: Telehealth exemptions for PCR tests extended Patients who meet the COVID ‘high-risk’ criteria have had the telehealth temporary exemption rule extended to 31 December.
How collaboration can help counteract vaccine fatigue A program aimed at boosting COVID vaccination among vulnerable populations highlights the role of GP-led teams, writes Dr Ken McCroary.
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
Updating COVID-19 vaccines ‘on the agenda’, but not sustainable Many Australians were recently recommended a fifth dose – but vaccination fatigue has researchers looking for longer term solutions.
Review of bulk billing consent requirement flagged DoH is looking into ‘assignment of benefit’ requirement for bulk billing, with the arrangement under the spotlight due to telehealth.
What do bivalent vaccines mean for Australia’s rollout? The first doses of Moderna’s variant-specific COVID vaccine became available this week, offering a slight advantage over previous versions.
TGA approves second COVID-19 vaccine for youngest children The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for use in children aged six months to five years, with Moderna already available to the age group.
Independent review into COVID vaccine procurement released Eight recommendations have been handed down, with the next two years identified as ‘critical’ to Australia’s recovery.