Evidence suggests AstraZeneca and Pfizer are equally effective Experts say the research is reassuring, and indicates that both COVID vaccines offer a pathway to Australia reaching a high level of immunity.
National vaccine program key driver in reduced COVID cases: Study Real-world data has added further weight to the potential public health benefits of mass-vaccination against the coronavirus.
Reminder text messages can increase influenza vaccination rates A new US study that found alerts prompt people to keep their flu-shot bookings could be a ‘template’ for COVID vaccinations.
Australia surpasses childhood immunisation benchmark The country’s parents ‘continue to show their confidence in vaccinations’.
Numbers confirm GPs are the ‘backbone’ of COVID vaccine rollout Australia’s GPs have now administered more than 1.05 million vaccine doses – more than half the rollout’s total of 2.03 million.
European regulator finds possible link between vaccine and blood clots UPDATED: The European Medicines Agency says it has found a possible link between AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults.
How one GP is tackling the ‘dangerous’ scourge of medical misinformation Dr Preeya Alexander is worried about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on social media and fears it will only become worse as the vaccine rollout gets underway.
COVID vaccine consent for aged care residents It’s ethically tricky, says Dr Xavier Symons, but there are ways to get it right.
‘A marvel of science’: This doctor gave the COVID shot to the PM – and then to a GP What does it feel like to give someone a coronavirus vaccine? Dr Jesse Li can tell you.
More clarity on mandatory vaccination reporting The new laws come into effect next week, and detail has been released on reporting timeframes and requirements for vaccines administered overseas.