GPs to take central role in vaccine booster rollout What will the new COVID-19 vaccine booster program mean for general practices around the country?
What is the AY.4.2 COVID variant under investigation in the UK? The potentially more transmissible strain is descended from the main Delta variant and has already been identified in Australia.
Results from first ‘gold standard’ COVID booster vaccine trial With an announcement pending on Pfizer vaccine boosters in Australia, a new trial suggests they increase vaccine efficacy to 95.6%.
How can Australians prove their COVID vaccination status? UPDATED: General practices are fielding questions on proving vaccination status and vaccine passports. newsGP looks at some common queries.
New insight into vaccines’ protection against Delta deaths AstraZeneca and Pfizer offer at least 90% protection from death caused by the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, new international analysis suggests.
Health of the Nation 2021: The current shape of general practice The RACGP’s annual report taking the pulse of general practice around the country has been released. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings.
Boosters are coming: What does the latest evidence suggest? Australia’s COVID vaccine booster program could start as soon as next month. An infectious diseases physician and immunology expert share their views on what shape it should take.
‘Fantastic’ partnership leads to state government-funded GP respiratory clinics The Victorian Government will help establish 20 new GP respiratory clinics across Melbourne. Both the RACGP President and state faculty chair hope it is a sign of things to come.
Long phone consultations end in NSW with hotspot change Outbreak status has been rescinded for the state, significantly limiting the use of the MBS item for extended phone consultations and removing access to PPE from the national medical stockpile.
How will Novavax fit into Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine plans? GPs will be involved in the rollout of Novavax if it is approved for use in Australia, the Federal Government has confirmed.