COVID-19 response update for primary care – 18 August 2022

How to watch the webinar

You do not need to RSVP for the webinar, and there is no limit to the number of participants.

To participate in a live webinar, follow these steps:

• Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
• To start a live webinar, click on the ‘launch’ button (no log in is required). For upcoming webinars, this button will only appear 15 minutes prior to the event start time, and once launched will only display a holding image in the video player.
• After you click on the ‘launch’ button, you will see a video player - this is where you will watch the webinar. For upcoming webinars there will also be a chat window which you can use to submit your questions.
• You can test whether you can watch the live webinar from your device before the event. If the video pauses, please refresh your web browser by pressing F5 on your keyboard.

To watch a webinar that has finished airing, follow these steps:

• Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
• click on the play icon on the webinar screen.

Please note:

1. 15 minutes prior to the event start time, you will only see a holding image in the video player.
2. Before the event, please test whether you can watch the live webinar from your computer, laptop or tablet.
3. If the video pauses, refresh your web browser by pressing F5 on your keyboard.

Resources and information

ATAGI recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 6 months to <5 years
New COVID-19 safe behaviours campaign
Minister Butler announcement – MPX vaccine
ATAGI recommendations on MPX vaccine priority groups
Monkeypox (MPX) update for primary care – 10 August 2022
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s resource Don’t Rush to Crush
Fact sheet - Paxlovid® (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) PBS listing (July 2022)
Fact sheet - Lagevrio® (molnupiravir) PBS listing (July 2022)
Fact sheet - Changes to PBS eligibility for COVID-19 treatments - Information for prescribers and pharmacists
Monkeypox (MPX status)
National Immunisation Program
Managing COVID-19 at home with assistance from your general practice
PPE and pulse oximeter order form
Evusheld
AskMBS advisory: AskMBS Advisory - Existing relationship clarification | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
MBSonline: MBS Online - MBS Telehealth Services from 1 July 2022

Videos:

• wearing a mask
• encouraging people to practice behaviours to protect themselves and others from COVID-19
• the COVID-19 oral treatments

COVID-19 vaccines - information in other languages

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