Vaccination gap: Vulnerable communities left exposed as Omicron threatens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID vaccination rates continue to lag the general population, with some areas still less than 50% fully vaccinated.
Ministers told ‘overwhelmed’ GPs need help Pressure from two major vaccine rollouts, the surge in Omicron cases, and ongoing community care is threatening the short-term viability of general practice.
RACGP says changes to children’s vaccine rollout are urgently needed Widespread reports of practices not receiving enough doses – or in some cases none at all – are just one issue highlighted by the college.
Research suggests hospitalisation risk lower for Omicron UK data indicates the variant is less severe than Delta, though increased transmissibility and reduced vaccine efficacy remain major concerns.
Top stories of 2021: Part four A combination of freedoms, lockdowns, surging cases, mask rules, a complicated vaccine rollout, and more has made it an eventful year for GPs.
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.
Top stories of 2021: Part three A combination of freedoms, lockdowns, surging cases, mask rules, a complicated vaccine rollout, and more has made it an eventful year for GPs.
In Practice: managing practice billing The college has developed new resources to help members in better managing their practice’s billing.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
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.