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.
Global COVID vaccination drive shows promise as Australian rollout begins With more than 205 million doses administered worldwide, Australia now has access to invaluable real-world data.
Key COVID vaccine resources for immunisation providers As Australia’s coronavirus vaccination drive begins, newsGP collates the latest clinical information into one place.
Could a GP-led mass vaccination hub in Victoria set a national template? Grandstands around the country could be used to ramp up Australia’s COVID vaccine drive, following collaborative RACGP advocacy.
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine approved for use in older Australians The TGA has said there is ‘no specific risk’ associated with vaccinating older people, following reports of deaths in Norway.