New guidance for complex UTIs in kids The guidelines specifically for complicated infections cover diagnosis and management according to determining features.
Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.
New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.
Is prescription affordability impacting hospitalisations? Research has revealed patients unable to pay for medication are ending up in hospitals, as doctors call for cost-of-living relief.
Adolescent repeat self-harm risks highlighted by study Analysis of NSW hospital presentations for self-harm underline the need for youth-specific early intervention, according to researchers.
TGA approves second COVID-19 vaccine for youngest children The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for use in children aged six months to five years, with Moderna already available to the age group.
TGA approves vaccine booster for primary school age children Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been given the green light as a booster for children aged 5–11, with ATAGI recommendations to follow.
ATAGI approves Moderna vaccine for at-risk young children Parents are advised not to contact vaccine providers until bookings open, following decision to approve vaccination for the youngest cohort.
Testing concerns as COVID hospitalisations hit record levels More people are currently in hospital across Australia with COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic.
Investigation into mystery hepatitis outbreaks escalates Hundreds of children across 20 countries have been impacted, resulting in a number of liver transplants and at least five deaths.