2GB Radio interview – we need more mRNA vaccines in general practice in South Western Sydney

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Dr Ken McCroary, SSWGP Link Chair, was interviewed on 2GB radio, Drive with Jim Wilson. He pointed out that only a quarter of practices in SWS have access to Pfizer, and likely none will have Moderna this year. We need GPs to have better access to the mRNA vaccines to deliver to young people!

Probably half the practices in the area have Astra[Zeneca], and only about a quarter of them have Pfizer. We need to somehow get more vaccines, and more practices on board as well.

https://www.2gb.com/one-week-zero-doses-south-west-sydneysiders-shun-astrazeneca-amid-plea-for-more-jabs/

Published by Michael Tam

Dr Michael Tam is a clinical academic Specialist General Practitioner, combining the provision of family medicine, research, health services development, and governance. Michael’s clinical interest is in the whole-person primary care of people living with mental illness. He is actively involved in mental health policy, strategy, and governance, with local, state, and national bodies. Michael’s research is in integrated care and preventive care in general practice. He has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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