CDC COVID report ‘no cause for panic’ A new study suggesting vaccinated and unvaccinated people who contract COVID have similar viral loads has been questioned.
COVID hotspot among least vaccinated in the country Detailed new official figures show south-west Sydney has the lowest vaccination rate in the state, with only parts of WA and Queensland faring worse.
ATAGI gives green light to Pfizer for at-risk children as young as 12 The RACGP has backed the decision, which marks the first time Australia’s vaccine rollout has opened to children under 16.
New focus on vaccine boosters Israel has already started giving an extra Pfizer dose, while AstraZeneca says it is working on its own booster for Australia.
Cancer Australia releases multilingual FAQs on COVID-19 vaccines The organisation has compiled documents in 10 different languages to inform patients from diverse backgrounds about COVID-19 vaccines.
Why are fully vaccinated people getting infected with COVID-19? Vaccine experts break down the reasons behind this growing trend and assess what implications it could have for the future.
RACGP responds to primary care recommendations Greater funding is ‘critical’ to address risks to high-quality general practice care, according to an official college submission.
COVID-19 booster clinics are inevitable. But how will they run? A new deal for millions of Pfizer booster doses raises the question of how best to get them into patients’ arms within the primary care system.
Locked down Sydneysiders travelling 70km to access COVID vaccines People from Sydney are booking up vaccinations in regional areas, reducing access for those living nearby – including essential workers.
‘Totally unhelpful’: backlash at NSW minister’s ‘not enough GPs’ comment There was a strong reaction to Brad Hazzard’s ‘political’ remarks about the number of GPs involved in the vaccination rollout.