News: General Practice

Re-emergence of diphtheria – ensure your patients are vaccinated  World Immunisation Week  Co-administration of influenza and pertussis vaccination safe during pregnancy  Education  Re-emergence of diphtheria – ensure your patients are vaccinated ...

RSV vaccine now free for older adults FluMist® nasal spray vaccine For every generation, vaccines work – World Immunisation Week 2026 influenza coverage data Personalised vaccination schedule tool for parents...

As we head into the winter months, protecting older adults from preventable respiratory illness is more important than ever. CESPHN is encouraging eligible community members to access the new free...

As of, Wednesday 22 April 2026, the latest SESLHD latest eReferral implementation introduces a notable change to how patients refer into Antenatal services across SESLHD. Patients will now require a...

Did you know there is a medical service delivered by the Centre for Disability Studies for people with intellectual disability? The Complex Care Service provides comprehensive healthcare assessments, healthcare plans,...

The importance of immunisation QI activities Pertussis vaccine in adults Common vaccine administration errors Measles alert for Sydney Education The importance of immunisation QI activities New data shows that childhood...

FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. Lucinda Holdforth has recently published a book: 'Going On and On: why our longevity...

Flu and COVID can trigger heart attacks and strokes Diphtheria outbreak in NT Japanese encephalitis – Stay safe from mosquitoes during school holidays Pre-travel measles vaccination Education Flu and COVID...

Free guided low‑intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) is now available through Medicare Mental Health Check In. Guided LiCBT provides people experiencing mild mental health challenges with access to evidence‑based digital...

Six people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and Western NSW with opioid overdoses after using what they thought was cocaine. A public drug warning has been published on the...