ATAGI clinical guidance for COVID-19 vaccine providers

The COVID-19 clinical content has moved to the Australian Immunisation Handbook. 
To see a past version of the Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 vaccine providers, please visit TROVE. 

• Latest updates
  Find the latest updates from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on clinical guidance for administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
• Clinical recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines
  COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people aged 5 years and above to protect them against COVID-19.
• COVID-19 vaccine doses and administration
  There are several COVID-19 vaccines provisionally approved for use in Australia. Find out their dosage, volume and schedules.

• COVID-19 vaccine contraindications and precautions
  You may need to take extra precautions when administering COVID-19 vaccines to certain groups. Learn about what contraindications are associated with each vaccine, and what precautions you should take.

• COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
  The TGA and state and territory governments monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety. You must report any adverse events. Find out more about common and uncommon adverse events.
• Clinical features of COVID-19 disease
  COVID-19 is the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Learn about the virus and the disease it causes.

• COVID-19 vaccine information
  Learn about the efficacy and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia.

• Transporting, storing and handling COVID-19 vaccines
  Learn how to properly store, transport and handle the different COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia.
• Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) vaccine and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS)
  Clinical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS).

• COVID-19 vaccines and cardiac inflammation
  Clinical advice on mRNA vaccines and the rare side effects of myocarditis or pericarditis.

• Public health management
  The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency. Learn about the public health management actions we are taking, and your responsibilities as a healthcare provider.