What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination? A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
NCIRS launches new decision aid for children’s COVID vaccination GPs are being encouraged to use the tool with patients to help them weigh up the risks and benefits of vaccinating their children.
Data illustrates COVID vaccines ‘our strongest tool’ against transmission and death A new study shows just how effectively vaccines have stopped severe illness and death in NSW. One of its authors tells newsGP what needs to be done to maximise their effect.
Delta’s impact on Australian children becomes clearer COVID is spreading more easily in schools and childcare, but most children infected during Sydney’s outbreak have had mild or no symptoms.