Vaccine rollout ‘relied on GP goodwill’: Study General practices involved in Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program struggled to make ends meet, researchers say.
How do GPs practice cultural humility? New research is hoping to improve health outcomes by identifying practitioners’ gaps in the understanding and application of cultural humility.
Burnout twice as risky for patient safety: Study A large new meta-analysis also shows burnt out doctors are three times more likely to consider leaving their job or regretting their career.
NPS MedicineWise to ‘cease operations’ at the end of 2022 The confirmation comes after a Federal Government decision to proceed with a plan to cut the organisation’s funding.
Vaccine rollout lessons put on hold An Audit Office report contains criticisms of planning and communication but offers few concrete suggestions for improvement.
Study flags knowledge gaps for shingles vaccine Research suggests that misconceptions remain about the shingles vaccine in use for the Government vaccination program for people over 70.
‘Breakthrough moment’: Monkeypox vaccine secured The Federal Government has procured 450,000 doses of the MPX vaccine, with the first shipments due to arrive shortly.
ATAGI approves Moderna vaccine for at-risk young children Parents are advised not to contact vaccine providers until bookings open, following decision to approve vaccination for the youngest cohort.
COVID vaccine safety data for children ‘extremely reassuring’ A new study tracking nearly 400,000 children aged 5–15 post-vaccination found adverse events were generally short-term and mild.
TGA green lights Nuvaxovid for 12–17-year-olds But while provisional approval has been granted, inclusion in the national program for this age group is yet to be confirmed.