Adolescents at most risk of developing myocarditis: TGA Myocarditis rates related to the Pfizer vaccine been released, while the Moderna vaccine has been included in the safety report for the first time.
GPs reminded of vaping changes Vaping products are now only accessible in Australia as a smoking-cessation tool via prescription.
Colleges announce new rural GP anaesthesia qualification The diploma is designed to recognise the role GPs with advanced training in anaesthesia play in many rural and remote communities.
GP21 cancelled due to COVID The RACGP’s annual conference will not go ahead due to lockdowns and GPs’ ongoing contribution to the vaccination rollout.
Experts raise caution over paracetamol in pregnancy warning The research suggests prenatal exposure to paracetamol could increase the risk of neurodevelopmental, reproductive and urogenital disorders.
engageGP previews RACGP Federal Election campaign The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.
One in a million chance of death following AstraZeneca jab: TGA By contrast, Australians aged 60 and over – for whom AstraZeneca is preferred – have a nearly one in 10 chance of dying from COVID.
In Practice: Shaping future initiatives Members once again have the chance to communicate directly with the RACGP Board, while new webinars provide the opportunity to upskill.
Health Minister calls on ‘amazing’ general practices to dig deep Millions of incoming Pfizer doses will make the next three weeks critical to the country’s vaccine rollout, Greg Hunt has told Australia’s peak health bodies.
Free webinar aims to upskill GPs on treating gambling harm SPONSORED: The training will help GPs identify patients with potential gambling issues and provide strategies to minimise harm and aid recovery.