Concerns for under-vaccinated pregnant population Pregnant women remain cautious when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, but growing safety evidence should boost uptake.
Novavax rollout fast-tracked After months of delays, the rollout of Australia’s fourth COVID vaccine began over the weekend.
Government spending on general practice surges Despite the funding rise general practice expenditure remains a fraction of the amount received by public hospitals.
Novavax approval: what it means for GPs The TGA’s Professor John Skerritt hopes the availability of the new vaccine will push the vaccination rate in Australia even higher.
New resources to make COVID vaccine booking easier In addition to streamlining online vaccine bookings, GPs can better understand the system with a new RACGP self-directed learning activity.
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.