Anti-vaccination advocates double down as measles kills 50 Samoan children Non-medical alternatives continue to be pushed as a solution to the Samoan measles epidemic, which has now killed dozens more young children.
‘It’s absolute fear-mongering’: The GP countering health misinformation from online influencers Dr Preeya Alexander believes the landscape of general practice has changed, as the reach of influencers continues to grow.
Immunisation researchers re-open anti-vaccination PhD debate A new peer-reviewed journal article takes aim at a controversial PhD awarded to one of Australia’s most vocal anti-vaccination activists.
When children of vaccine-hesitant parents want to be immunised newsGP speaks with medico-legal expert Dr Sara Bird about under-18-year-olds who want vaccinations despite their parents’ wishes.
Countering science scepticism, one patient at a time A GP medical writer and a science communicator discuss the ‘wicked problem’ of science scepticism and how best to tackle it.
‘Sacrificial virgins’: Balancing freedom of speech and issues of public health British broadcaster Joan Shenton may fail to gain a visa to support her anti-HPV vaccine documentary in Australia. Does this help the interests of the greater good, and how should GPs address any patient concerns raised by the film?
How GPs can tackle anti-scientific thought In the social media age, it is easier than ever to find people who agree with you – on any topic. Flat earthers, moon landing sceptics, and conspiracies of all kinds have a new lease on life. How can GPs respond when dealing with anti-scientific thought?
RACGP reassures that GPs are dependable providers of immunisation advice Chair of RACGP Victoria Dr Cameron Loy has given assurance that GPs can provide parents with reliable, evidence-based information regarding immunisations.