Call for ‘soft launch’ of lung cancer screening program The RACGP’s call comes ahead of a new national program, with a ‘slow build-up of screening’ urged to mitigate extra GP workload.
No plans for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for GPs The Department of Health has indicated that healthcare workers are more at risk of getting COVID-19 in the community than at work.
ATAGI updates post-infection vaccination advice The new recommendation reflects evidence that a longer gap between COVID-19 infection and vaccination will improve immune responses.
COVID vaccination for immunocompromised cancer patients Oncologist Professor Eva Segelov details important clinical information specific to this vulnerable cohort.
Immunocompromised require third COVID vaccine dose: ATAGI The additional dose is considered part of the primary regimen and is intended to generate an immune response equivalent to the general population.
Pfizer for all: Over-60s eligible nationwide from October Increasing supply means all Australians 12 and older will soon have access to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Restrictions to apply to fixed-dose combination medications for people with asthma The Federal Government is set to restrict the prescription of fixed-dose combination medications commonly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an effort to encourage GPs to initially try corticosteroids.
RACGP President calls enhanced flu vaccines ‘a step in the right direction’ Dr Bastian Seidel has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide stronger flu vaccines to Australians over the age of 65, but says more must be done to protect all patients ahead of this year’s flu season.