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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 February 2022.
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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.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Spikevax (Moderna) vaccine, for people 6 years and older.
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate Estimates).
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News Live, First Edition on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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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.
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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.
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Have you thought about participating in MRFF grant assessment committees? Read the experiences of our assessors and find out how to nominate.
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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.
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Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
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A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to test if you are positive for COVID-19.
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 February 2022.
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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.
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Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.
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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).
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We have released a concept paper outlining a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
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Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the Top 3 questions across our channels.
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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.
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 February 2022.
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Select Committee.
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 January 2022.
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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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