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.
‘Asbestos of the 2020s’: Calls to fast-track silica ban Until action is taken, Dr Kerry Hancock says GPs can expect to see more patients at risk of silicosis.
Updating COVID-19 vaccines ‘on the agenda’, but not sustainable Many Australians were recently recommended a fifth dose – but vaccination fatigue has researchers looking for longer term solutions.
New fitness-to-drive test could streamline process for GPs The test, currently in development, will be focused on patients living with dementia and is designed to be performed in consulting rooms.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.
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.
TGA approves second COVID-19 vaccine for youngest children The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for use in children aged six months to five years, with Moderna already available to the age group.
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.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
Vaccine rollout ‘relied on GP goodwill’: Study General practices involved in Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program struggled to make ends meet, researchers say.