Peak medical bodies want COVID vaccine booking clarity With general practices already inundated with calls ahead of next week’s rollout, the RACGP and AMA have urged the Federal Government to clarify the process and ‘not build unrealistic expectations’ for patients.
Thousands of general practices to receive COVID vaccine doses within weeks A change in strategy will see all 4600 participating practices added to the rollout over four weeks, allowing more patients to be vaccinated by their own GP.
How will GPs tackle COVID vaccine hesitancy? Events like this week’s abandoned University of Queensland trial are unlikely to inspire confidence in people with questions about the safety of a COVID vaccine.
Peer-reviewed AstraZeneca data raises questions over vaccine rollout Publication of the highly anticipated data has highlighted the need for further trials to confirm dosage and efficacy.
What does a new Oxford COVID vaccine trial mean for Australia? The decision comes after doubts emerged over recent trial results that showed greater efficacy with a lower dosage.
The Oxford deal is welcome – but the vaccine is still being trialled The Federal Government’s deal is contingent on the current phase 3 trials being successful.
RACGP setting the example for standards of general practice An international journal has recognised the RACGP’s process of setting professional standards for general practice.