The year so far in general practice Locally, nationally, clinically, professionally, the beginning of 2019 has been a busy time for general practice. We look at the most popular newsGP articles from the first part of the year.
Flu season 2019: What we know With thousands of cases and a handful of deaths already confirmed this year, experts examine what we know so far in 2019.
Taking steps to combat another deadly flu season Will six million free doses of flu vaccine be enough to curb the predicted thousands of deaths in 2019?
WHO releases pandemic strategy as summer influenza rates soar Australia’s lab-confirmed rates are around double last year’s, and the WHO has said threat of pandemic is not a question of if, but when.
Going to Japan: ‘The travel advice that nobody’s talking about’ Dr Takako Kobayashi wants to improve health communication between Australia and Japan – and has travel medicine advice many may find surprising.
Flu vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children The Federal Government has committed to ensuring 170,000 children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free.
Record number of influenza cases to start 2019 The high rate – almost three times the average for this time of year – has prompted reminders for pregnant women to access vaccinations.
Dramatic drop in Victorian flu cases attributed to high vaccination rate An 85% decrease in flu cases across the state has encouraged the Victorian Government to continue funding influenza vaccines for children under five.
Do we need to reassess the flu vaccine? Dr Evan Ackermann looks at recent research on the use of the flu vaccine in Australia.
Flu vaccines to be conserved as Australia waits on extra doses to address shortage GPs have been advised to prioritise their existing flu vaccines for vulnerable patients in the face of a continuing national shortage triggered by unprecedented demand.