Concerns raised over pharmacists’ role in COVID vaccine rollout Queensland Health has taken steps to include pharmacies in the vaccination program. But will it come at the cost of patient safety?
RACGP in talks with Federal Government over COVID vaccine rollout President Dr Karen Price gives newsGP a detailed update on logistics and funding, assuring GPs they will be a vital part of the process.
Vaccine not Australia’s COVID transmission ‘silver bullet’ A new report informed by leading experts urges a multi-pronged response to the pandemic in 2021. But what does that look like?
How will GPs tackle COVID vaccine hesitancy? Events like this week’s abandoned University of Queensland trial are unlikely to inspire confidence in people with questions about the safety of a COVID vaccine.
Peer-reviewed AstraZeneca data raises questions over vaccine rollout Publication of the highly anticipated data has highlighted the need for further trials to confirm dosage and efficacy.
Australian coronavirus vaccine rollout to have a significant advantage Other countries are expected to begin administering doses within weeks, which experts say should provide certainty over any lingering doubts surrounding previously unused mRNA candidates.
What does a new Oxford COVID vaccine trial mean for Australia? The decision comes after doubts emerged over recent trial results that showed greater efficacy with a lower dosage.
Surprise Oxford vaccine results due to manufacturing error Eyebrows were raised when trials showed volunteers who received a lower dose were better protected against COVID-19.
‘The virus respects no borders’: Global COVID vaccine progress gains momentum Amid more promising trial results, G20 leaders – including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison – have vowed to ‘spare no effort to protect lives’ and ensure affordable access to vaccines.