Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title How to boost booster shots Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Medical Republic Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 4/09/25 Description Amidst falling immunisation rates, the AMA has renewed calls for general practice to remain at the core of Australia’s vaccination efforts...
“Looking at the number of influenza vaccinations as a proxy for vaccinations as a whole, we had a slight uptick this year compared to last year, but the number of vaccinations this year is still below 2023, or 2022,” RACGP expert Committee and Quality Care chair Professor Mark Morgan told The Medical Republic.
“The year is not over and we may need to see future years to know if the immunisation rate is increasing from a low in 2024, but overall, there’s been a decline since the pandemic started.”...
“It was stark – 62% of patients who saw the same GP for most of their healthcare needs said they trust the healthcare system, compared to 43% of patients who did not,” Professor Morgan told TMR.
“But in both cases, patients seem to trust GPs more than the health system. Even among patients who don’t have a usual GP, 79% rated their care positively, versus 43% trust in the healthcare system.
“It’s vital everyone can see a GP, get those gentle reminders to have a flu or COVID shot, and if they have concerns, discuss them with a GP.”Producer/Author Euan Kielly URL https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/how-to-boost-booster-shots/119674 Persons Mark Morgan