TGA decision will ‘open up’ general practice to Pfizer Australia’s medical regulator has said the COMIRNATY coronavirus vaccine can now be stored in standard fridges for up to a month.
Australian authorities update side effect advice on AstraZeneca vaccine The ATAGI release confirms most over-50s can receive the vaccine, and that the rare blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca can be treated effectively.
How can Australia fix the issue of COVID vaccine maldistribution? Undersupply has driven hundreds of general practices to quit the vaccine rollout as thousands of doses sit unused at mass vaccination clinics.
Proposed AHPRA changes show ‘worrying disregard’ for practitioner wellbeing GPs are at risk of becoming scapegoats should planned amendments to national regulatory principles go ahead, an RACGP submission states.
‘Disconnect’ between health and disability behind slow vaccine rollout GPs have reportedly been underutilised in attempts to carry out perhaps the most complicated part of the national COVID vaccination program.
European regulator says Pfizer can be stored in fridges for 31 days Should the TGA follow suit, it could pave the way for greater general practice involvement in the COVID vaccine rollout.
Public hospitals ‘completely overrun’ due to COVID delays State health ministers across the country reportedly did not expect the record demand placed on tertiary care following a 10% drop in GP presentations, despite warnings.
No obvious barriers for GP involvement in potential Moderna rollout Existing infrastructure should allow general practices to take part in the administration of up to 25 million doses of the mRNA COVID vaccine once it is approved for use in Australia.
‘Nervous’ wait for aerosol guidelines following another HQ leak Consensus guidelines on face mask and eye protection against COVID are currently with ICEG for review.
Budget breakdown: What can GPs expect? This year’s Federal Budget is heavily focused on post-pandemic recovery, as well as addressing gaps identified in aged care and mental health.