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Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 5 July 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 30 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 June 2021.
Keep our mob safe by keeping COVIDSafe
COVID-19 cases have increased again in many places in Australia, and many states and territories in Australia have introduced new rules around entering or leaving communities and crossing borders. It is more important than ever to keep safe in any way that we can.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on minimising the risk of transmission from high risk international travellers in managed quarantine facilities
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on minimising the risk of transmission from high risk international travellers in managed quarantine facilities.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly – Opening Address – 17th National Immunisation Conference
Read Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's opening address to the 17th Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) National Immunisation Conference on 29 June 2021.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 28 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 June 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 21 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021.
International Legends of League
A major sporting event Legends of League was held at the end of May in rural and remote Queensland. This was the perfect opportunity for local health services to share important health information with the community.
Is it true? Will the flu vaccine protect me from getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 and influenza, also known as the flu, are not the same.
New advice on COVID-19 vaccines
There have been changes to the advice on COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years.
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice regarding COVID-19 vaccines
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.
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice
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.
ATAGI statement on revised recommendations on the use of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, 17 June 2021
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 14 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 June 2021.
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to everyone aged 40 years and over
More people in Australia will be offered a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine from next week. Find out more.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 June 2021.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to everyone aged 40 years and over
More people in Australia will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from next week.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 June 2021.
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