Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout Available in general practices from 3 February, the RACGP will be working with the Federal Government to ensure a smooth vaccine rollout for pregnant women.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
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.
A story of change and disruption In her introductory speech as RACGP President, Dr Karen Price examined the past when looking to the future of Australian general practice.
Former Nauru doctor wins international free speech award NSW GP Dr Nick Martin was awarded after speaking out on the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru.
Not so gluten-free: One in 40 ‘gluten-free’ foods fail to meet Australian standards A new study has found that close to 3% of ‘gluten-free’ foods could be harmful to people with coeliac disease.
Dr Harry Nespolon’s GP18 opening plenary speech The RACGP President addressed Australia’s GPs at the GP18 welcome session.
Dummies not the culprit for common speech disorders in children, according to study New research shows bottles, dummies, and thumb sucking in the early years of life do not cause or worsen phonological impairment, the most common type of speech disorder in children.
Tasmanian children the latest to receive free flu shots The RACGP has welcomed news that Tasmanian children under the age of five will be able to receive the flu vaccine for free this year.
RACGP welcomes free flu vaccinations for NSW children as ‘a step in the right direction’ The RACGP has applauded the NSW Government’s commitment to provide free flu vaccinations to children under the age of five, but wants more to be done to done to protect all Australians against influenza.