How long should children wait to be vaccinated after COVID infection? COVID-19 vaccination for young children began at the same time as a spike in infections. Here is the most recent guidance available for GPs.
How long should patients wait for a booster after COVID infection? The question is likely to be asked more frequently as infections spread and millions more become eligible for booster vaccinations.
GP push to spread clear COVID messaging With hospitals and general practices under increasing strain, is the message about managing COVID-19 at home cutting through?
‘They need to be here forever’: GP reaction to phone consult reprieve Medicare rebates for longer telehealth consultations by phone have been reinstated until mid-way through this year – but calls remain to make them permanent.
ATAGI approves fourth dose for severely immunocompromised Described as a booster – rather than part of the primary vaccination course – people are eligible four months after their third dose.
DoH heeds RACGP advice and defers new 30/20 phone consultation rule The prescribed pattern of services rule will be deferred until the middle of 2022 to help GPs deal with the COVID pandemic.
‘Stalwart of general practice research’ receives award Colleagues and former students praise ‘well deserved’ recognition for Professor Chris del Mar.
Details of permanent telehealth arrangements published The fact sheets for ongoing MBS telehealth have now been released, with the changes to come into effect from the beginning of 2022.
Omicron a ‘significant challenge’ to two-dose vaccination Research suggests the new variant of concern is easily the most adept yet at avoiding antibodies and that ‘significant community spread’ is expected, including among the fully vaccinated.
Further extension to image-based prescribing The temporary measure was due to end this year but has been left open to prescribers as ‘an emergency option’ for another three months.