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3 August 2021 - This document presents the National COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Plan as part of Operation COVID Shield.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest news from Health.

16 September 2022 - Access to medicines depends on the type of medicine. Some medicines are only available through pharmacies and hospitals, while others are available off the shelf in shops. We have measures in place to help ensure Australians can access the medicines they need, and manage shortages.

20 October 2023 - On 20 October 2023, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared that COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) following the end of winter in Australia. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) supports this declaration.

29 April 2024 - See our collections of data on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

2 April 2025 - Protect yourself and your older community from common viruses like COVID-19 and flu. These are respiratory infections can make you cough and sneeze, give you a runny nose sore throat or fever. COVID-19 and flu can also get worse and lead to headaches, aches, shortness of breath and chest pain.

11 April 2025 - We fund the poliovirus surveillance program to ensure Australia maintains its polio-free status. Learn more about how we prevent, prepare for, monitor and respond to the threat of poliovirus.

28 June 2019 - National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, Appendix 9 - checklist for emergency storage including power or refrigerator failure.

17 January 2023 - The summaries of the COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group.

17 October 2024 - A collection of Easy Read resources for parents and carers about childhood immunisation.