Queensland extends free flu vaccination program The vaccinations will be subsidised for residents of all ages from March this year, a move welcomed by the RACGP.
Aggressive responses likely crystalise vaccine uncertainty: Study Online misinformation has often been blamed for the spike in vaccine hesitancy, but is social media abuse just as damaging?
Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024 Every resident in the state older than six months will be eligible next year, and the RACGP has called on other states to follow suit.
Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost Frustrated GPs say urgent help is needed to improve flu immunisation rates, with just one third of Australians vaccinated.
Free flu vaccinations: Everything GPs need to know Universally free flu vaccines are now available – in theory at least – across all Australian states. Here, newsGP sums up the latest details.
Pharmacy Guild misrepresents government report to support own agenda The peak body representing pharmacy owners has said a Queensland Health report recommends expanded pharmacy prescribing. But is that what it really says?
Does mixing COVID boosters provide better immunity? GP Dr Anna Samecki investigates whether it is better to mix or match the third COVID-19 booster dose.
Anaphylaxis in less than 1% of ‘highly allergic’ after Pfizer: Study The new research finding also suggests a screening questionnaire could be used to enhance patient safety.
State and general practice join forces for rollout A pilot program involving state health officials and GPs is aiming to boost out-of-hours COVID-19 vaccination rates in Victoria.
DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers The RACGP had strongly advocated that such a requirement would severely hamper general practice’s involvement in the rollout.