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.
RACGP calls for action as flu cases reach record high With cases skyrocketing to almost 50,000 in 2025, the college is calling on GPs and the community to ‘work together and get vaccinated’.
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.
In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.
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.
Bringing family violence out of the shadows Eleven years after her son was murdered, Rosie Batty will speak at a RACGP event empowering GPs to support patients experiencing abuse.
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.
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
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?