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A joint statement from the Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, regarding the importance of flu vaccinations this winter.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
From 1 May 2022, Paxlovid will be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 April 2022.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (VIC, NSW, QLD and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Campaign launched to encourage parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated on time for the best protection.
The Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (IFLA Bill 2021) has lapsed following the federal election announcement.
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd on the latest information on COVID-19 symptoms, wearing a mask, and seeking treatments.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 April 2022.
Dr Aleeta Fejo, Aboriginal GP and Senior Doctor, answers important questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains why it's important for kids to get vaccinated.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (the TGA) has found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility in males or females, or any future infertility in children.
Getting infected with COVID-19 can cause some people to experience health problems that won’t go away. This is called long COVID.
Having two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine means you have very good protection, especially against severe disease, but a booster dose will make sure the protection from the first two doses is even stronger and longer lasting.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer on the latest information regarding COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccinations.
The Australian Government will invest up to $15 million to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology following the passing of Maeve’s Law.
Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses the latest information regarding oral treatments for COVID-19.
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years.
We invite you to join us for our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar at 10:30am on 12 April 2022.
iSISTAQUIT works in a culturally safe way to assist Indigenous women navigate health and wellbeing systems so they can quit smoking.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 March 2022.
In these videos, Dr Mark Wenitong walks us through the testing process step by step
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