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.
Chance of early flu season in 2023 With the pandemic causing unpredictable changes in influenza patterns, the Northern Hemisphere may provide insight on the months ahead.
Does vaccination reduce long COVID risk? Research suggests illness severity and vaccination status influence the chance of patients seeking medical care in the six months post-infection.
Breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for melanoma Preliminary research shows personalised melanoma mRNA vaccines given with an immunotherapy drug reduce risk of death and recurrence.
How COVID-19 will be managed in 2023 ‘COVID exceptionalism’ and bespoke arrangements will be a thing of the past, according to a new Government plan.
Vaccine and infection myocarditis risks contrasted A new Immunisation Coalition chart illustrates the much higher myocarditis risks following COVID-19 infection compared to vaccination.
TGA approves Moderna as adolescent booster An ongoing study demonstrates that the booster produces a similar immune response in this cohort to adults aged 18–25, the regulator says.
What do bivalent vaccines mean for Australia’s rollout? The first doses of Moderna’s variant-specific COVID vaccine became available this week, offering a slight advantage over previous versions.
Independent review into COVID vaccine procurement released Eight recommendations have been handed down, with the next two years identified as ‘critical’ to Australia’s recovery.