ATAGI recommends shortened interval between AstraZeneca doses during ‘significant’ outbreaks In its latest update, the advisory group has said people in COVID hotspots such as Greater Sydney should have their second dose within 4–8 weeks to help combat worsening outbreaks.
Are vaccines keeping up with Delta? The efficacy of vaccines against the latest variant of concern is under intense scrutiny. Here’s what the latest studies have found.
Vaccines ‘highly effective’ among majority of at-risk groups: UK study The research relied on results from more than 700 general practices and addresses a previously unresolved information gap.
Almost a quarter of adults say ‘freedom of choice’ a valid reason not to be vaccinated: Survey Most surveyed on attitudes towards COVID vaccination believe it should be compulsory – but a significant portion say people should be free to choose.
GP’s AstraZeneca ‘matrix’ designed to help determine when to administer the vaccine A Victorian GP has created a tool he believes will help to simplify the decision-making process for under-40s.
Herd immunity likely to be ‘made harder’ by variants New modelling has underlined the increasing scale of Australia’s vaccination challenge as it aims to open up to the world.
Study shows ‘huge effect’ of PrEP on cutting HIV rates A world-first, Australian-led study has shown the medication’s significant impact on the widest scale yet – but gaps remain.
National Cabinet reveals plan to eventually treat COVID ‘just like the flu’ The Prime Minister has mapped out Australia’s proposed long-term pandemic strategy, but the details of many trigger points are yet to be confirmed.
How much of Australia’s vaccine supply should be exported? With predictions of local oversupply combined with shortages elsewhere, a virologist, bioethicist and GP share their views with newsGP.
AstraZeneca debate a ‘failure of pandemic management’ RACGP President Dr Karen Price has stressed the decision around COVID vaccination should be shared by patients and GPs without outside interference.