Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP? Immunisation against the deadly disease is available, but for most people it comes with a hefty price tag, putting it out of reach.
GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be? With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
Push for young children to get flu vaccine The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
Paediatricians float solutions for deteriorating access problems Do solutions for the growing issue lie in integrated GP–paediatrician models and a new Medicare item number?
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
Study flags knowledge gaps for shingles vaccine Research suggests that misconceptions remain about the shingles vaccine in use for the Government vaccination program for people over 70.
Global immunisation coverage in biggest dip for 30 years Australia largely seems to have bucked the international trend, but immunisation experts warn the country has not dodged the impact altogether.