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COVID-19 vaccination news

Read the latest news about COVID-19 vaccines.

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ATAGI statement on use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting.

Arm yourself against COVID-19

The Australian Government has launched a new campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 7 July 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 7 July 2021.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on National Principles for Managed Quarantine

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Managed Quarantine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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