Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.
Proof whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy saves lives New research has revealed babies born to mothers vaccinated against pertussis are 70% less likely to suffer the potentially fatal infection.
Government rolls out free shingles vaccine Five million older and vulnerable Australians will have access to the new, and more effective, Shingrix vaccine from next month.
Government launches COVID-19 inquiry The RACGP will contribute to a review of the pandemic response, which will scrutinise how the crisis was handled and help prepare for future events.
In Practice: Wound awareness Hard-to-heal wounds cost Australia $6.6 billion each year, but medical professionals can reaffirm best practice via a series of free webinars.
Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.
Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.
Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost Frustrated GPs say urgent help is needed to improve flu immunisation rates, with just one third of Australians vaccinated.
In Practice: COVID telehealth expansion More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.