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.
Can general practices mandate staff COVID vaccinations? Practice management expert Karen Crouch discusses what rights and responsibilities employers have to try and enforce compulsory staff vaccinations.
Push to overhaul AHPRA notifications process Appearing before a Senate Inquiry, the RACGP’s Dr Michael Wright suggested ways to address the negative effects the current process has on GPs.
GPs renew call for change to mandatory reporting The stressors of COVID-19 have sharpened the resolve of the RACGP’s Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements to challenge the law and protect GPs.
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.
GPs put best foot forward on CrazySocks4Docs day Australian healthcare professionals have taken to social media, showing off their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.
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.