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.
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.
GPs expected to take leading role in COVID vaccine rollout expansion Children aged 12–15 will be eligible to receive Pfizer from 15 September, with parents and carers encouraged to book through their GP.
Immunisation statement can be used as vaccination proof People who have received two doses of different COVID vaccines can use the statement until they are able to access the COVID-19 digital certificate.
Solution sought for people in COVID vaccine limbo A gap in the Australian Immunisation Register means those who have had different vaccines are not currently recognised as fully vaccinated.
Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.
Online Australian anti-vaxx groups grow by nearly 300%: Report To help tackle misinformation, the Australian Academy of Science has launched a guide about the science of immunisation.
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.
Reminder text messages can increase influenza vaccination rates A new US study that found alerts prompt people to keep their flu-shot bookings could be a ‘template’ for COVID vaccinations.
Australia surpasses childhood immunisation benchmark The country’s parents ‘continue to show their confidence in vaccinations’.