Practices scramble to adapt to vaccine rollout changes General practices have had to adapt at speed once again following another significant shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidance.
New national vaccine advertising campaign needed: RACGP The college has called on the Federal Government to urgently fill an information vacuum that is being taken advantage of by anti-vaxxers.
National Cabinet announces no-fault indemnity scheme for GPs to administer AstraZeneca The move opens the door for under-60s to receive the vaccine as the country looks to speed up the rollout amid a potential national outbreak.
Vaccine targets for over-60s called out as ‘ambitious’ A new plan suggests those eligible for AstraZeneca will be vaccinated by October. But how realistic is that goal, and what would GPs need to help reach that target?
How can Australia’s vaccine rollout be repaired? GPs reporting appointment cancellations and fridges full of unused AstraZeneca vaccines say more must be done to restore the public’s confidence.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
New AstraZeneca guidance reinforces need for vaccine counselling MBS numbers The decision to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to only people aged 60 and older will likely place more pressure on GPs dealing with vaccine-hesitant patients.
How does Australia’s new digital vaccination certificate work? People who have received both doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer can now access digital proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID.
History of blood clots not usually a reason to avoid AstraZeneca Patients who have had blood clots or take blood thinners often ask these two haematologists, ‘Should I have the AstraZeneca vaccine?’
Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know The new advice comes after news of a death with a ‘likely’ link to the AstraZeneca vaccine.