COVID-19 booster clinics are inevitable. But how will they run? A new deal for millions of Pfizer booster doses raises the question of how best to get them into patients’ arms within the primary care system.
Half of hospitalised COVID patients develop complications: Research Authors of the large peer-reviewed study warn of ‘important long-term effects’ on the health system.
Are vaccines keeping up with Delta? The efficacy of vaccines against the latest variant of concern is under intense scrutiny. Here’s what the latest studies have found.
Vaccines ‘highly effective’ among majority of at-risk groups: UK study The research relied on results from more than 700 general practices and addresses a previously unresolved information gap.
Why global COVID vaccination rates matter to Australia There has been a huge focus on issues plaguing the national vaccine rollout, but some of the country’s foremost experts say trends emerging in other parts of the world are equally concerning.
‘Important’ role GPs play in COVID vaccine access for asylum seekers Many patients without a Medicare card, like refugees, assume they will not be eligible for the vaccination – but GPs can help.
How can Australia’s vaccine rollout be repaired? GPs reporting appointment cancellations and fridges full of unused AstraZeneca vaccines say more must be done to restore the public’s confidence.
Vaccination far lower for people with intellectual disability: Study Researchers say urgent action is needed to address what they describe as systemic neglect.
How does Australia’s new digital vaccination certificate work? People who have received both doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer can now access digital proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID.
Who can get the COVID vaccine in your part of the country? With more states and territories forming their own guidelines, newsGP breaks down who is eligible and how they can organise their vaccination.