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DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers

DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers

The RACGP had strongly advocated that such a requirement would severely hamper general practice’s involvement in the rollout.


‘Professional attendance’ a sticking point in COVID vaccine rollout

‘Professional attendance’ a sticking point in COVID vaccine rollout

More than 5000 general practices have put their hand up to take part in the nationwide vaccination program, but questions over MBS rebate requirements could stall momentum.


From the UK COVID frontline: what GPs can expect from the vaccine rollout

From the UK COVID frontline: what GPs can expect from the vaccine rollout

GP Dr Colin Fitzpatrick talks to newsGP about coordinating the delivery of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines across 110 Northern Ireland aged care facilities, and why they may not be suited to a nationwide rollout.


GPs called to help track down dangerous polio-like viruses

GPs called to help track down dangerous polio-like viruses

Is polio over? Not yet, with polio-like enteroviruses on the rise and vaccine-derived poliovirus seeing a resurgence overseas.


Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP

Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP

The Victorian Government has announced new powers for pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines in aged care facilities and workplaces.


‘A cynical ploy’: RACGP President slams pharmacy coronavirus push

‘A cynical ploy’: RACGP President slams pharmacy coronavirus push

Strong criticism has been levelled at the Pharmacy Guild for seizing on the coronavirus crisis to push for more power.


Measles ‘out of control’ in Samoa with 14 reported deaths and a health system under strain

Measles ‘out of control’ in Samoa with 14 reported deaths and a health system under strain

A state of emergency has been declared in the island nation, with the epidemic believed to have claimed more than a dozen lives.


Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds

Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds

The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.


Further expansion of WA pharmacy vaccinations takes effect

Further expansion of WA pharmacy vaccinations takes effect

Pharmacists in Western Australia can now provide a wider range of vaccinations, but GPs are concerned this situation will compromise standard of care.


Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health

Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health

With two million people about to arrive in one city, there are real health issues to be aware of.


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