News: General Practice

Measles alerts for Sydney Counterfeit rabies vaccine in India Education Measles alerts for Sydney In 2025, NSW reported 29 measles cases, including overseas-acquired, interstate-acquired, and locally linked cases. Ongoing outbreaks continue...

Managing Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) participation is now easier with Services Australia’s eligibility assessments.   General Practices participating in BBPIP are encouraged to login to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) to...

NSW Health has issued an urgent clinician alert following several recent public exposures and a locally acquired measles case in Sydney with no known source. CESPHN encourages all primary care...

Counterfeit Abhayrab® rabies vaccine has been circulating in India since 1 November 2023. While this product is not available in Australia, it may impact people who have had partial or...

In the wake of the recent Bondi Beach event the role of pharmacists in supporting families and community is both critical and deeply valued. Supporting patients experiencing distress Acknowledge this...

In the wake of the recent Bondi Beach event the role of GPs in supporting families and community is both critical and deeply valued. Supporting patients experiencing distress Acknowledge this...

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) notes reports of increased influenza in Australia. This is unusual for this time of year. While there is no indication of increased severity of...

Hepatitis B vaccine at birth ATAGI GP bulletin State Vaccine Centre - Christmas closure Measles alert for Sydney Composition of 2026 influenza vaccines for Australia Education Hepatitis B vaccine at...

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511: Free mental health and wellbeing support Medicare Mental Health 1800 595 212: Free mental health support, Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm...

NSW Respiratory Surveillance: Current Influenza Surge 2026 NSW Intranasal Influenza Vaccine Program Free Japanese encephalitis vaccine available for those at risk Education NSW Respiratory Surveillance: Current Influenza Surge Influenza activity...