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December 21 2023
Hunter New England Public Health Unit: Health Protection Update
New South Wales is currently experiencing another COVID-19 wave, with high levels of transmission occurring in the Hunter New England area.
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Building on trusted relationships with your patients and the local community, General Practice is well placed to overcome barriers to vaccination among Aboriginal people, including misunderstanding about eligibility and concerns about adverse reactions.
NSW Health suggests the following to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among Aboriginal people:
Information to support health professionals to talk to Aboriginal people about vaccination is available here.
NSW Health appreciates the significant contribution General Practice in Hunter New England and the Central Coast is making to the COVID-19 control and prevention efforts – thank you.
First Nations Health Worker / AMS General Practitioner Practice Manager
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