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Advice for general practices receiving calls from patients who test positive to COVID-19
Pregnancy and COVID-19 forum for Muslim communities in north eastern Melbourne

Changes to submitting forms to the Australian Immunisation Register through Health Professional Online Services
Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine exemption process for GPs
MBS options for GPs caring for patients in the West Metro COVID-19 Positive Care Pathway

COVID-19 vaccinations in patient’s homes: tips for taking vaccines off-site

New healthcare worker contact assessment and management guidance for general practice clinics

Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shots recommended for Australians six months after second dose

Helping GPs provide specialised advice at the point of care

COVID-19 vaccination program for homebound vulnerable people

New healthcare worker contact assessment and management guidance for general practice clinics
Reminder to record batch numbers for COVID-19 vaccines
News from around our region
New perinatal mental health checklist available in 40 languages
16 April 2025 | Perinatal Anxiety and Depression AustraliaCalling all families with infants within 10km of The Royal Children’s Hospital
27 March 2025 | Murdoch Children's Research InstituteAPNA Festival of Nursing: abstract submission deadlines extended
25 March 2025 | The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationPractices invited to participated in the lung cancer screening trial
19 March 2025 | University of MelbourneSt Vincent's Melbourne now offering a rapid access clinic for hepatobiliary, upper GI and more
5 March 2025 | St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneUnstable diabetes? The RMH's Hospital Admission Risk Program is there to help
3 March 2025 | The Royal Melbourne HospitalSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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