SA latest government to offer free flu vaccinations for young children Every state and territory bar the Northern Territory now offer the free shot for children between six months and five years in the wake of a horrific flu season in 2017.
General practice the best place to receive flu vaccination: RACGP President When English actor Stephen Fry had gone to his GP for a simple flu vaccination, a chat about his health led to tests that revealed he had prostate cancer.
Recognising the many faces of coeliac disease Gastroenterologist Dr Jason Tye-Din wants to help increase awareness about the diversity of coeliac disease presentation.
Shining a light on perinatal depression and anxiety The statistics on late maternal mortality in Australia are stark.
Managing parental expectations for children’s antibiotics Many Australian parents believe that children experiencing sore throats, coughs and colds need treatment with antibiotics, according to recent research.
Facing harsh truths: Antibiotics in modern general practice To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann writes for newsGP about the realities of antimicrobial resistance.
GPs vital in educating patients about antibiotic resistance It is time GPs are considered a key part of the solution – rather than a driver – in the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.