Fresh push to turn around ‘dire’ flu vaccination rate The RACGP has joined calls to boost influenza vaccinations as cases continue to climb, with increases seen across all Australian jurisdictions.
In Practice: EOIs for education research grants The Education Research Grant program supports research to strengthen the future of medical education and general practice training.
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.
Be prepared for flu season 2025 With declining flu vaccination rates sounding alarm bells, the Chief Medical Officer is calling on GPs to help lift the numbers.
In Practice: Be prepared for 2025 flu season With flu season approaching, ATAGI is reminding GPs to keep up to date with the latest vaccine advice and resources.
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.
Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm While one expert warns the virus could lead to the next major pandemic, another says the risk is only small at this stage. What do we know?
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?
‘Alarming’: Flu vaccination rates fall over 12% It’s the lowest level recorded by the NCIRS in at least four years, as health authorities warn of an increase in influenza-associated deaths.
Bird flu threat a ‘test of how our response systems work’ Although the H5N1 virus is not currently in Australia, experts say it is only a matter of time. How can GPs be best prepared?