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News: General Practice

27 May 2025

Federal ministers and national media react to falling vaccination rates Be mindful of measles before and after Hajj COVID-19 vaccine update and new resource Flu Vaccine Updates ‘Possible but rare’...

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26 May 2025

The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season – typically June to September. International trends show the possibility...

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26 May 2025

‘Pave’ is a new smart phone app developed by the Cancer Institute NSW to support young people 16-24 years to quit vaping. Pave provides young people with information about vaping...

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19 May 2025

CESPHN seeking Immunisation Working Group clinical representatives Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 Concerns rise as vaccination rates continue to fall The latest influenza vaccination coverage data...

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19 May 2025

SESLHD are implementing Electronic Referrals across Outpatient services in a staged approach. The first phase will commence on Wednesday, 28 May, for the below services: SESLHD Ophthalmology ServicesSESLHD Tuberculosis Chest...

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SHW
19 May 2025

Opioids remain important for severe pain, but for chronic pain, their benefits are limited and the risks—including dependence, overdose, hospitalisation and death—are well known. GPs are encouraged to regularly review...

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SHW
19 May 2025

The annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, will take place from 4 to 9 June 2025. It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 Australians will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to...

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SHW
13 May 2025

The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month. A PHN Cooperative initiative...

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13 May 2025

Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 Australia on track for record number of flu cases Free SMS recall – 2025 Quality Improvement programs Large-scale revamp of Handbook...

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6 May 2025

FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. Professor Chris Berney stays healthy by enjoying nature, healthy food, exercise and a diversified...

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