Influenza ‘resurgence’ expected in coming months Open borders and low immunity levels has added additional importance to year’s flu vaccine rollout, the Federal Health Secretary has written.
Do homeopathy clinical trials lead to reporting bias? Dr Carolyn Ee examines newly released evidence on the efficacy of homeopathy.
Boosters’ Omicron impact outlined in vaccination tool update GPs and patients can now generate personalised information on the risks and benefits associated with choosing whether or not to receive a booster shot.
‘Dangerously off-track’: Call for global vaccine equity boost Omicron’s rise highlights the risks posed to Australia by world vaccination gaps, a high-profile group said in a letter to the Prime Minister.
WHO gives warning on missed measles vaccinations Measles vaccination has fallen sharply globally, but Australian immunisation rates appear to have held up despite the challenges of COVID-19.
What makes healthcare workers vaccine hesitant? Despite their built-in levels of health literacy, a minority of healthcare workers are opposed to COVID vaccination.
How can Australians prove their COVID vaccination status? UPDATED: General practices are fielding questions on proving vaccination status and vaccine passports. newsGP looks at some common queries.
Why the RACGP supports mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers The college’s stand is about showing leadership and protecting patients, practice staff and the wider community, President Dr Karen Price writes.
RACGP releases position statement on mandatory vaccination The college has come out in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers, including GPs.
Delta’s impact on Australian children becomes clearer COVID is spreading more easily in schools and childcare, but most children infected during Sydney’s outbreak have had mild or no symptoms.