Flu vaccine supply fails to meet high demand Australians have responded to RACGP calls to get immunised earlier than usual, but distribution network delays appear to be causing shortages.
Low parental awareness of children’s influenza vaccine recommendations One third of parents don’t know that children should be vaccinated for influenza, and GPs play a critical role in the conversation.
Aboriginal communities turn remoteness into an advantage Grassroots efforts have so far proven successful in controlling the spread of coronavirus in remote communities.
Healthcare workers trial TB vaccine for coronavirus protection Around 4000 doctors, nurses and other medical staff will test the efficacy of a century-old tuberculosis vaccine.
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.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
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.