Why we need to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B
The recent decision in the US regarding routine vaccinations for newborns against the hepatitis B virus has raised concerns and fears of a resurgence of the disease.Here in Australia, hepatitis…
New RSV Vaccine for Pregnancy
Following last year’s introduction of new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines for older adults and young children, the Australian Government last month introduced a new, free RSV immunisation program for…
COVID-19 Vaccines and Children
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 years from 10 January 2022. This follows on from the introduction of vaccines for…
Mental health – it starts with our children
As we head towards Mental Health month in October, and this year’s Mental Health Week (9-16 October) theme of “mental health starts with our children”, we thought we’d take a…
On a quest to stamp out Strep A
A sore throat is one of the most common reasons for patients, particularly children, to visit their GP. In a large number of these cases, the sore throat is caused…
Get a healthy start back to school
You’ve made it through the festive season, enjoyed some time out with family and friends, and relaxed with long summer days at the beach. Now it’s time to start preparing…