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COVID-19 vaccination news

Read the latest news about COVID-19 vaccines.

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ATAGI recommends COVID-19 vaccine use in some children aged 6 months to 4 years

From 5 September 2022, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years who are severely immunocompromised, have a disability, or have complex and/or multiple health conditions.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 August 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 August 2022

ATAGI recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 6 months to <5 years

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) COVID-19 vaccine use in children.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 27 July 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 July 2022.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 July 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 July 2022.

Take on winter

The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage Australians to get up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination and receive their flu vaccination this winter.

Kids will be kids

The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage parents of children aged 5 to 15 to book their child’s COVID-19 vaccination.

AHPPC statement on COVID-19 winter update and ongoing health protection measures to support our community

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic situation, drawing upon international and local evidence.

ATAGI updated recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the COVID-19 vaccine winter dose.

ATAGI recommendations on first booster dose in adolescents aged 12-15 years

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of a first booster dose in adolescents aged 12-15 years.

Australians urged to get vaccinated against influenza

This year, for the first time, Australia will be managing COVID-19 and an influenza season. As we move into the winter 2022 season it is increasingly important that people protect themselves from both COVID-19 and influenza.

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Stayin’ On Track is an online resource space offering mentorship and support for young Aboriginal dads to stay on track and be good dads.

Be Brave. Make Change.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It is also time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Book your COVID-19 vaccine winter dose

No matter where you live, whether you’re up north in the sun, or down south with the cold, it is recommended that some people receive a winter dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Winter Preparedness

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

Expanded ATAGI recommendations on winter COVID-19 booster doses for people at increased risk of severe COVID-19

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have expanded their recommendations on the use of additional (booster) doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, Qld, Vic, NT and SA)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, Qld, Vic, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 questions – What is long COVID, is it becoming more common, do vaccines reduce your chance of getting it

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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