04 June 2010 Seasonal influenza vaccine suspension continues
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has issued a new letter to immunisation providers and a media statement advising that as a precaution the suspension of seasonal flu vaccination should continue for healthy children under 5 years of age. GPs are advised to read this latest advice at www.immunise.health.gov.au. Updated information and an interim findings factsheet are available on this website. Useful links for general practice teams, including information about vaccine safety and the management of febrile convulsion, and state/territory contact details for local public health units are available at www.racgp.org.au/ff/20.
M5 Project - RACGP men's health initiative helping men to help themselves
M5 encourages men and those who care about them to recognise the importance of men forming an ongoing relationship with a GP.
