Locked down Sydneysiders travelling 70km to access COVID vaccines People from Sydney are booking up vaccinations in regional areas, reducing access for those living nearby – including essential workers.
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.
Two more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine There have now been six Australian deaths related to the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 6.1 million administered doses.
‘A million doses in arms in a week’: Australia crosses key threshold But the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the country is months behind originally forecast targets.
What do GPs need to increase weekend vaccinations? General practices are providing the lion’s share of COVID-19 vaccinations during the week. Two GPs discuss how things stand for out-of-hours clinics.
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.
ATAGI recommends shortened interval between AstraZeneca doses during ‘significant’ outbreaks In its latest update, the advisory group has said people in COVID hotspots such as Greater Sydney should have their second dose within 4–8 weeks to help combat worsening outbreaks.
Are vaccines keeping up with Delta? The efficacy of vaccines against the latest variant of concern is under intense scrutiny. Here’s what the latest studies have found.
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.
From 40 calls to 261 in one morning: rollout issues continue GPs have stepped up to help protect patients, but issues with the national booking system left NSW practice staff scrambling to reschedule fast-tracked appointments.