Very few adverse reports for children’s vaccination Early data suggests COVID-19 vaccination is ‘well tolerated’ in children aged 5–11 with fewer adverse reactions reported.
TGA monitoring overseas Moderna recommendations Several countries have limited the use of the mRNA vaccine in younger people, but there is no sign Australia will institute a similar pause.
Adolescents at most risk of developing myocarditis: TGA Myocarditis rates related to the Pfizer vaccine been released, while the Moderna vaccine has been included in the safety report for the first time.
No fatalities among seven new AZ blood clots cases The additional cases mean thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome is occurring at a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 doses administered.
‘There’s no more time to waste’: IPCC report GP Dr Jessica Kneebone says it is time for governments to take action, warning that people’s health is at risk.
Fully funded longer consultations needed to address family violence GPs see up to five female patients per week with abuse and violence underlying their presentation, validating the need for MBS-subsidised plans.
WHO report into origin of coronavirus released The virus most likely arose in bats before spreading to humans via an unidentified intermediary animal, according to report findings.
‘There’s a lot of vaccine hesitancy out there’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts speak to newsGP about steps to address misinformation and hesitancy ahead of phase 1b.
‘No biological reason’ to link blood clots to COVID vaccine Despite this, several European countries have paused their rollout of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution.
COVID vaccine restrictions possible following elderly deaths in Norway But experts have called for calm, as the connection between the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine and mortality in frail older people remains unclear.