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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 February 2022.
Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Spikevax (Moderna) vaccine, for people 6 years and older.
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate Estimates).
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News Live, First Edition on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has now advised that three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be up to date in order to provide protection against both infection and severe disease.
Have you thought about participating in MRFF grant assessment committees? Read the experiences of our assessors and find out how to nominate.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to test if you are positive for COVID-19.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 February 2022.
This guidance summarises 'up-to-date' vaccination status, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in their clinical guidance for the use of COVID-19 vaccines.
Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.
The Australian Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce emergency department waiting times. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
We have released a concept paper outlining a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the Top 3 questions across our channels.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose in adolescents aged 16-17 years.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 February 2022.
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Select Committee.
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 January 2022.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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