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COVID-19 vaccination news

Read the latest news about COVID-19 vaccines.

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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 16 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 March 2022.

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

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

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 March 2022.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 March 2022.

Updated ATAGI recommendations on the use of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines for use as a booster.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 February 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Vic, Qld and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Diabetes and COVID-19

People with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at greater risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. This includes people living with diabetes, like Nevaeh (pictured).

ATAGI recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11 years

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11 years.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA, Vic and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 16 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 February 2022.

TGA approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for people 6 years and older

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Spikevax (Moderna) vaccine, for people 6 years and older.

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – COVID variants & symptoms, body recovery from COVID & Omicron

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Vic, NSW, WA and Qld

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Avoiding certain things before a RAT, testing for kids, and variants picked up by tests

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

Rapid Antigen Tests

A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to test if you are positive for COVID-19.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 February 2022.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 February 2022.

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

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

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in SA, WA, Vic, NSW and Qld

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Reinfection, cases in vaccinated areas and best masks

Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 19 January 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 19 January 2022.

ATAGI statement on the use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid)

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Nuvaxovid (Biocelect Pty Ltd/Novavax Inc) has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in a primary course of vaccination in people aged 18 years and older.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA, Vic and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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