Novavax confirms efficacy against emerging coronavirus variants New data on Australia’s third vaccine candidate shows it is highly effective against most COVID-19 variants, which may prove crucial as production bottlenecks force delays among other options.
GPs warned to prepare for back-to-school asthma spike The National Asthma Council has provided clinical tips for GPs to ensure paediatric patients are ready with an action plan in place.
One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.
Clinical update to National Cervical Screening Program guidelines Important pathway changes for women at intermediate risk of significant cervical abnormality come into effect on 1 February.
Forum aims to help GPs with ‘connecting the disconnected’ The International Medicine in Addiction conference offers a collaborative and educational platform for GPs and GPs in training.
Will the new COVID vaccine ads help curb hesitancy? The $24 million campaign is aimed at reassuring Australians that the vaccines used in the rollout are safe and effective.
COVID vaccines not yet recommended for pregnant women RANZCOG made the recommendation after reviewing all available evidence.
Don’t panic: New COVID strains are not ‘escape mutants’ and vaccines should still work The variants have shut down nations and led to surges of new cases and deaths – but experts say current vaccines should still protect against the mutations.
Pfizer COVID vaccine first to be approved in Australia The TGA has granted provisional approval ahead of next month’s planned rollout, which will now start in late February due to production delays.
Autism and the importance of accurate diagnoses Despite the progress being made, a lack of time, appropriate resources and funding continues to contribute to inaccurate diagnoses of autism.