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COVID-19 vaccination news

Read the latest news about COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Program – National Cabinet update on 22 April 2021

A presentation with an update on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available to view or download.

Joint statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns

Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer have released a joint statement about ATAGI's latest clinical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

ATAGI statement on AstraZeneca vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.

ATAGI statement on COVID-19 vaccination and a reported case of thrombosis

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on COVID-19 vaccination and a reported case of thrombosis.

ATAGI statement for consumers on a specific clotting condition being reported after COVID-19 vaccination

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) for consumers on a specific clotting condition being reported after COVID-19 vaccination

Joint statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

A statement from the acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael  Kidd and Head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt

ATAGI statement for health care providers on suitability of COVID-19 vaccination in people with history of clotting conditions

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) for health care providers on suitability of COVID-19 vaccination in people with history of clotting conditions.

ATAGI statement and clinical guidance on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following European Medicines Agency (EMA) safety review

This statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) updates advice previous provided on 16 March. It follows the European Medicines Agency (EMA) safety review of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments to be available at GP-led respiratory clinics from 19 March 2021

COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available at GP-led respiratory clinics from 19 March 2021. Find out more.

General Practices join the COVID-19 vaccination program

Australians eligible for Phase 1b will be able to find a vaccination provider through the new national vaccination information and location service.

ATAGI statement in response to European decisions about the AstraZeneca vaccine

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding overnight decisions in Europe suspending the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Presentation about Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout

A presentation about Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available to view or download.

Over $1.1 billion to extend Australia's COVID-19 health response

The Prime Minister has announced the Government will invest more than $1.1 billion to extend Australia's national COVID-19 health response and suppression strategy. Find out more.

Is it true? Countering the misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines

Is it true? is a new feature on our website to help answer questions people may have about COVID-19 vaccines and respond to vaccine misinformation they may have heard. Find out more.

Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 March 2021

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 March 2021.

Next phase of COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins

The second phase of the Australian Government's COVID-19 vaccination campaign has launched. Find out more about the campaign, including when different priority groups will receive the vaccine.

First COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia

Find out more about the launch of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout on track to begin 22 February

Find out who the initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine will go to.

Update for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is starting in February. Getting a vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting yourself from getting really sick from COVID-19. Encourage your family, Elders and community to get vaccinated when it is their turn so they are protected from it as well.

TGA provisionally approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia.

First Pfizer vaccine doses arrive in Australia

More than 142,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have arrived at Sydney airport in a major milestone in Australia’s response to the pandemic. Read more about how the vaccines will be rolled out.

COVID-19 vaccine information and resources for aged care providers

New information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to residential aged care facilities is now available.

10 million additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines secured

Australia has secured an extra 10 million doses of the Pzifer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of doses of this vaccine to 20 million.

$1.9 billion to go towards COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The Prime Minister has outlined plans to deliver Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program this year. Find out more.
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