Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.
Online Australian anti-vaxx groups grow by nearly 300%: Report To help tackle misinformation, the Australian Academy of Science has launched a guide about the science of immunisation.
GPs key to opening up ‘fortress Australia’ The re-opening of international borders is inevitable, but first GPs need help to combat COVID complacency and vaccine hesitancy.
Reminder text messages can increase influenza vaccination rates A new US study that found alerts prompt people to keep their flu-shot bookings could be a ‘template’ for COVID vaccinations.
Australia surpasses childhood immunisation benchmark The country’s parents ‘continue to show their confidence in vaccinations’.
Mother’s meningococcal grief a powerful reminder for the importance of routine immunisations Kirsty McGinty is sharing her daughter’s story to encourage people to stay on top of routine immunisations, with COVID-19 resulting in many being delayed or missed.
More clarity on mandatory vaccination reporting The new laws come into effect next week, and detail has been released on reporting timeframes and requirements for vaccines administered overseas.
New laws make vaccination reporting mandatory With the COVID vaccine rollout only weeks away, newly passed legislation means GPs will soon have to report all administered vaccines to the AIR or face a potential fine of more than $6000.
Government to push ahead with mandatory vaccination reporting Bill Should the changes pass, providers will face a $6660 penalty for not reporting newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
RACGP weighs in on future vaccination requirements The college has commented on proposed changes that would compel GPs to report all newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.