Vaccines ‘highly effective’ among majority of at-risk groups: UK study The research relied on results from more than 700 general practices and addresses a previously unresolved information gap.
Confusion over PM’s call to shorten interval between AstraZeneca doses Scott Morrison suggested people in Greater Sydney receive their second AstraZeneca dose after eight weeks instead of 12, despite data showing lower efficacy rates.
Third death linked to AstraZeneca The recent death of a 61-year-old WA woman was likely linked to the vaccine, TGA confirms: ‘Lack of strong evidence for other causes.’
Almost a quarter of adults say ‘freedom of choice’ a valid reason not to be vaccinated: Survey Most surveyed on attitudes towards COVID vaccination believe it should be compulsory – but a significant portion say people should be free to choose.
GP’s AstraZeneca ‘matrix’ designed to help determine when to administer the vaccine A Victorian GP has created a tool he believes will help to simplify the decision-making process for under-40s.
Herd immunity likely to be ‘made harder’ by variants New modelling has underlined the increasing scale of Australia’s vaccination challenge as it aims to open up to the world.
GPs given ‘uncertain’ estimates for risk–benefit vaccine consultations The fact sheet GPs have been asked to use when discussing AstraZeneca vaccines with patients aged under 60 relies on limited information that fails to consider extensive data from abroad.
DoH confirms vaccine indemnity scheme, but questions remain ‘You shouldn’t fear that you’re going to get tied up in complicated litigation if something – despite your best efforts – goes wrong,’ the DoH First Assistant Secretary has told GPs.
How much of Australia’s vaccine supply should be exported? With predictions of local oversupply combined with shortages elsewhere, a virologist, bioethicist and GP share their views with newsGP.
AstraZeneca debate a ‘failure of pandemic management’ RACGP President Dr Karen Price has stressed the decision around COVID vaccination should be shared by patients and GPs without outside interference.