11 Nov 2024
Asthma Australia welcomes free RSV vaccination during pregnancy
The federal government this week announced the National Immunisation Program (NIP) listing of Pfizer’s Abrysvo vaccination for pregnant people to help protect their infants from lower respiratory tract illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
10 Nov 2024
National Immunisation Program update - RSV vaccine
In 2025, eligible pregnant women will be able to receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
08 Nov 2024
GP banned for inappropriate relationship with vulnerable patient
A Victorian doctor has been reprimanded and had his registration cancelled for at least six years after having an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient and threatening the patient to stop them from making a complaint about his conduct.
08 Nov 2024
COVID-19 update 8 November 2024
COVID cases in SA There have been 248 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
08 Nov 2024
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers
GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccines and boosters, as ‘staggeringly high’ case numbers soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
08 Nov 2024
Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting
With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.
08 Nov 2024
Payroll tax abolishment moves forward
Queensland’s new Government is following through on its election commitment, as it begins the process of scrapping the tax.
08 Nov 2024
WMA Resolution on Gaza
The AMA wrote to the PM following the WMA General Assembly in Finland last month.
07 Nov 2024
President report: Rural health, scope of practice, public hospitals and more
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update on the past week.
07 Nov 2024
Brands Off Our Kids! AMA and allies urge government to protect children from unhealthy food marketing
The Food for Health Alliance — including the AMA — have been joined by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver this week in calling on the government to regulate unhealthy food marketing.