GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be? With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
Three years into the pandemic – what needs to happen next? It’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Experts Professor Michael Toole and Professor Brendan Crabb outline what we need to focus on next.
Push for young children to get flu vaccine The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
ATAGI gives Moderna bivalent vaccine green light There will soon be two bivalent vaccines available to people aged 12 and over.
Past COVID infection protects against severe disease: Study A previous bout of COVID-19 reportedly offers the same protection from hospitalisation and death after re-infection as two mRNA vaccinations.
‘The virus has evolved’: Fifth COVID dose available soon Adults will become eligible for a fifth dose from 20 February, supported by a new incentive for GPs attending aged care and disability facilities.
COVID vaccination billing streamlined Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.