‘Massive gap’: Calls to mandate jabs for GPs, pharmacists, dentists


NSW has called on the federal government to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all healthcare workers nationally after frustrated doctors warned the exemption of GPs, dentists, pharmacists and other private health practitioners is putting patients at risk. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said there was a “massive gap” in the issue of mandating coronavirus vaccines for private practitioners, and it is the responsibility of the federal government to enact a uniform approach across the country.



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ADIA CEO Update - New COVID-19 rules for NSW businesses


With New South Wales achieving its stage one roadmap out of lockdown goal of 70% double vaccination rate, all local government areas within the state are no longer considered local government areas of concern and businesses began to open this week. Victoria remains in lockdown but will also soon reach its nominated roadmap easing thresholds of 70% to 80% fully vaccinated with the caveat of "subject to health system capacity".


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Heartburn drugs may have unexpected benefits on gum disease


New research found that patients who used drugs prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers were more likely to have smaller probing depths in the gums (the gap between teeth and gums).


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