AstraZeneca and Pfizer: What are the side effects of Australia’s vaccines? People under 55, women and those previously infected with COVID-19 are more likely to report side effects after receiving either vaccine, according to new research.
Evidence suggests AstraZeneca and Pfizer are equally effective Experts say the research is reassuring, and indicates that both COVID vaccines offer a pathway to Australia reaching a high level of immunity.
Are blood clots a concern with mRNA vaccines? An investigation into Australia’s first case of blood clotting after the Pfizer vaccine has yet to confirm a link.
Two more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine There have now been six Australian deaths related to the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 6.1 million administered doses.
How will Novavax fit into Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine plans? GPs will be involved in the rollout of Novavax if it is approved for use in Australia, the Federal Government has confirmed.
ACE-inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19: What GPs need to know Some are considering the role of antihypertensives in the coronavirus pandemic, but experts warn against abruptly stopping these medications.
So you have been asked to self-isolate or quarantine. What now? GPs Dr Wendy Burton and Dr Kat McLean write about what coronavirus-affected people can expect if they have to go into isolation or quarantine.
Flu-zero: More than a year since Australia’s last flu death The absence of influenza in the community has been described as ‘amazing’, but it is also making planning for next year difficult.
Face masks: What GPs and patients need to know UPDATED: Record case numbers in NSW, lockdown extension in Victoria, dozens of cases in the ACT, snap lockdown in the NT: Australia tightens restrictions as much of the country sits on a COVID knife edge.
How does Australia’s new digital vaccination certificate work? People who have received both doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer can now access digital proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID.