How are COVID vaccines faring against Delta? New insights from the UK and Israel suggest first generation vaccines may not be as effective, but it’s not all doom and gloom.
DoH releases primary care guidelines for vaccine blood clots The Department of Health document outlines possible presentations, symptoms and signs to look out for, as well as initial investigations.
SA woman fourth death linked to AstraZeneca The 72-year-old woman is believed to have died after developing the rare blood-clotting syndrome linked to the vaccine.
GP’s AstraZeneca ‘matrix’ designed to help determine when to administer the vaccine A Victorian GP has created a tool he believes will help to simplify the decision-making process for under-40s.
Supply issues remain despite positive start to general practice Pfizer rollout GPs say there is need for greater supply certainty and timely delivery ahead of another 500 practices joining the rollout next week.
Claims GPs clogging up EDs ‘couldn’t be further from the truth’ GPs are calling for clearer guidance and adequate supply of PPE, amid concerns clinics are turning away infants with respiratory symptoms.
Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know The new advice comes after news of a death with a ‘likely’ link to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Who can get the COVID vaccine in your part of the country? With more states and territories forming their own guidelines, newsGP breaks down who is eligible and how they can organise their vaccination.
Myocarditis linked to small number of Pfizer recipients in Israel The country’s health ministry has observed 275 cases of myocarditis among more than five million vaccinated people.
GPs key to opening up ‘fortress Australia’ The re-opening of international borders is inevitable, but first GPs need help to combat COVID complacency and vaccine hesitancy.