Will GPs be vaccinating five-year-olds against COVID by year’s end? Preliminary results among children under 12 show promise, but larger trials will likely be needed to confirm that the benefits outweigh the risks.
‘Enough is enough’: Medical organisations throw support behind TGA The RACGP is among a host of signatories condemning threats directed at the Therapeutic Goods Administration and its staff.
Children’s risk of long COVID ‘substantially lower’ than expected For the majority of young people, COVID-19 is a mild disease – what does that mean for the possibility of vaccinating under-12s?
‘The most amazing opportunity’: Final intake for 2022 AGPT Program As AGPT intake draws to a close, new Fellows reflect on their experiences and what that led them to a career in general practice.
Government clarifies GPs’ position as states expand Pfizer eligibility The Department of Health has confirmed GPs can mirror states on Pfizer eligibility for over-60s.
Medical colleges urge Prime Minister to act on climate emergency Doctors have warned Australia must significantly increase its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect health and save lives.
Doubts over study linking mRNA vaccines and adolescents’ myocarditis risk A study co-author has been connected to an online group opposing pandemic public health measures, from mask-wearing and lockdowns to mandatory vaccinations.
General practice to follow state Pfizer criteria GPs in South Australia and the Northern Territory will soon begin administering the Pfizer vaccine to over-60s in line with state-run mass vaccination hubs, and other states could soon follow.
Research finds no association between COVID vaccines and miscarriage Pregnant women who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are no more likely to miscarry than those who are unvaccinated.
Reports of non-GP specialists advising patients to wait for Pfizer GPs say they feel like gatekeepers of Pfizer, with some patients over 60 presenting with exemption letters despite having no contraindications to AstraZeneca.