What’s behind this year’s historic pertussis outbreak?
A record-breaking 42,428 pertussis cases have been notified this year compared with the previous high of about 39,000 in 2011 and a mere 2454 cases…
Tag: Immunisation
‘Very rare’ risk of Guillain–Barre syndrome after Shingrix vaccination: TGA
Recombinant herpes zoster vaccine Shingrix carries a “very rare” risk of Guillain–Barre syndrome, the TGA says. The regulator says patients should be advised to seek…
RACGP draft standards ‘more red and green tape’ for overworked GP staff, says practice owner
The RACGP’s draft accreditation standards show a “fundamental misunderstanding of how we can deliver value in general practice”, a prominent practice owner says. The college…
GP practices must ensure all staff have necessary vaccinations: RACGP draft standards
GP practices will have to ensure all staff members receive recommended vaccinations based on their role and their contact with patients under the RACGP’s draft…
Mark Butler bullish that Shingrix supplies will cover expanded NIP listing
Another 215,000 patients are now eligible for free shingles vaccination as the government assures GPs it has bought enough of the recombinant vaccine Shingrix to…
Doctor warns that half of mpox cases may be breakthrough infections, as case numbers surge
Half of patients with mpox during the latest outbreak have received one or two vaccine doses, according to a sexual health physician who is also…
20% of eligible patients receive shingles vaccine within six months of NIP change
Monthly shingles vaccinations have soared from 30,000 to 200,000 since the National Immunisation Program replaced the live-attenuated Zostavax with recombinant vaccine Shingrix, data show. Until…
Consider Shingrix for varicella-vaccinated patients: ATAGI proposal
Adults who have received an indicated varicella vaccine should be eligible for the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine Shringrix, according to ATAGI. The Australian Immunisation Handbook…
Cholera shots, prophylactic antibiotics and 200,000 condoms — medicine at the Olympics
Associate Professor Carolyn Broderick’s preparation for the Paris Olympics has not involved reps or running but wargaming for a gastro outbreak and river-borne Escherichia coli.…
Why Australia is at risk of an RSV epidemic
Leading infectious disease expert warns of unprecedented spikes and calls for greater uptake of RSV vaccination in older adults
