‘Opportune moment’ to improve children’s health inequities With some children experiencing ‘generation-defining disruption’, researchers suggest the pandemic should be a catalyst for reform.
Is Omicron a greater threat to children than previous COVID variants? The new strain has widely been touted as the ‘milder COVID’, but more children are ending up in hospital than ever before.
New challenges as vaccine rollout enters next phase Vaccinating children aged 5–11 is of vital importance but also brings a whole other round of potential issues, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
National Cabinet responds to RACGP call for vaccine support GPs are set to receive additional government support after concerns were raised about the increasing complexity of the rollout.
Severe gastrointestinal symptoms reported in kids with COVID One in 10 children with COVID-19 will experience severe gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
COVID vaccination for children aged 5–11 to begin in January Pfizer’s paediatric vaccine has received its final approval, with ATAGI’s clinical guidance recommending a dosage interval of eight weeks.
COVID-19 vaccines and children: What GPs need to know The TGA has paved the way for COVID-19 vaccination in children aged 5–11 from early next year. What part will general practice play?
RACGP joins call to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility The college has signed a letter addressed to all Australian governments, outlining significant health reasons for raising the age from 10 to 14.
‘True early intervention’ in childhood leads to best outcomes A new resource arms GPs with practical information on the early-childhood approach to help connect families with the right level of support.
Surge in children accessing mental health services New research has confirmed what many likely know: kids have struggled through pandemic-driven lockdowns.