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A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on COVID-19 vaccines.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.

The Australian Government is investing $11.7 million in medical research for pharmacists to support patients with the safe use of medicines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The international Pragmatic Pediatric Trial of Balanced vs NormaL Saline Fluid in Sepsis will compare two treatments commonly used to treat sepsis in children to compare their safety and effectiveness.

A report on the financial support provided by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) between 2018 and 2020 for medical research and innovation is now available.

Influenza in kids can be serious. This year getting vaccinated against flu is more important than ever. It is the best way to protect your child and others from flu. The influenza vaccine is available free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years under the National Immunisation Program.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 June 2021.

Bowel cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. It claims the lives of over 5,000 Australians a year. Regular screening is important to detect it early, so take the free bowel cancer test – it could save your life.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, to lift the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of the Greater Melbourne area, from 11:59 pm 10 June 2021.

The Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) and National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce have jointly agreed on updated recommendations to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection. This includes advice on when to use face (surgical) masks, P2/N95 respirators and eye protection.

A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has issued updated advice on the relative timing of administering influenza vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines in 2021.

Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.