In Practice: What are the latest college submissions? GPs and GPs in training can also learn more about current rural health topics and apply for educational committees.
GPs to receive access to Moderna, DoH confirms The RACGP has welcomed the news, which will add another string to GPs’ bow in their efforts to vaccinate Australians against COVID.
‘We need more support’: No extra funding for booster program A COVID-19 vaccine booster program has now been officially signed off, but GPs will miss out on additional remuneration for administering a third dose.
Boosters are coming: What does the latest evidence suggest? Australia’s COVID vaccine booster program could start as soon as next month. An infectious diseases physician and immunology expert share their views on what shape it should take.
How to access Medicare support for third COVID vaccine doses GPs can conduct suitability assessments and administer third doses with the same item numbers used for second doses.
How will Novavax fit into Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine plans? GPs will be involved in the rollout of Novavax if it is approved for use in Australia, the Federal Government has confirmed.
Vaccine hesitancy continues to fall – with one exception Uncertainty about vaccination is continuing to fall across the country with just one state bucking the downward trend, new figures suggest.
Online booking integration expected to increase vaccination rates The RACGP has announced it is working closely with Healthdirect to provide a more streamlined COVID vaccine booking process.
Tired, fed up, exhausted: COVID healthcare worker toll revealed For most on the COVID-19 frontline, stress has increased – but the vaccine rollout and prospect of eased restrictions has boosted morale.
Pfizer for all: Over-60s eligible nationwide from October Increasing supply means all Australians 12 and older will soon have access to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.