Blood clot case under investigation following Pfizer vaccine The news comes as Australia moves to establish local mRNA manufacturing capacity and experts call for current Pfizer supplies to be redirected to younger cohorts.
Influenza remains at record low levels to start 2021 But health authorities say it is still essential for patients to receive their flu vaccinations ahead of the season.
GPs’ meeting with Federal MPs inspired by late RACGP President Dr Bernard Shiu has revealed how a conversation with Dr Harry Nespolon motivated him to ‘get involved’ in advocacy.
Major reset to vaccination program: What will it mean for GPs? GPs have welcomed the National Cabinet’s proposal to revise the vaccine roadmap but say supply issues must be addressed before any major changes are made.
Blood clots up to 10 times more common with COVID than vaccines: Study Research has identified the various risks of people experiencing cerebral venous thrombosis, which has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
What would it take for Australia to manufacture mRNA vaccines? Experts say investing in RNA technology now will help to protect Australia, and its neighbours, beyond the current pandemic.
Blood-clot death ‘likely’ linked to AstraZeneca COVID vaccine The TGA has confirmed the recent death of a 48-year-old NSW woman was likely linked to the vaccine: ‘A causative link to vaccination should be assumed at this time’.
‘Seeds of fear and mayhem’: Concerns media hindering vaccine rollout Journalists have a responsibility to not undermine the science and contribute to issues of vaccine hesitancy, according to the RACGP President.
Department of Health eyes vaccine MBS ‘recalibration’ Medicare rebates were one of several issues raised by GPs at a recent primary care webinar on the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.
Improving COVID vaccine rollout top of RACGP advocacy list Dr Michael Wright details the college’s recent behind-the-scenes advocacy work.