COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic update
- Australian Government to offer in-home vaccinations. Minister Hunt announced that GPs are being enlisted by the Australian Government to vaccinate older and more vulnerable Australians against COVID-19 in their own homes. Under the new scheme, doctors will be paid about $56 for a home visit, on top of the vaccination fee they receive from the Commonwealth.
- All currently participating general practices will be given the opportunity to administer Pfizer by October 2021 with some practices invited to start administering Pfizer from July 2021 in areas of need, and for priority populations based on vaccine supply. For further information see the Australian Government COVID-19 Vaccination Expression of Interest to participate in future primary care Pfizer vaccine program.
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On 24 May 2021, the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved an application from Pfizer Australia to change the approved storage period of unopened thawed vials at 2 - 8˚C at the point of use for up to 31 days
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On 2 June 2021, ATAGI has updated the consent form, see this link: Consent form (including print friendly version).
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The recommended minimum interval between COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines (including influenza vaccine) is now seven days, please read this revised ATAGI guidance in full here
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Many other helpful updated resources on the ATAGI website.
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It is evident that General Practitioners play an integral part in the COVID-19 Vaccination rollout. As of 3 June 2021, over 4.6 million vaccinations have been administered across Australia, with more than 2.5 million vaccines being administered via primary care.
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On the weekend of the 5-6 June, Queensland Health delivered just over 17,000 vaccines. This brings the overall number of administered vaccines in Queensland to exceed half a million.
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On 7 June 2021, the Minister for Regional Health announced that the Australian Government is partnering with the QLD Community Pharmacy Network, in support of the regional roll-out of vaccines, with 49 pharmacies commencing vaccinations this week.