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Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 16 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 16 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
2021 National NAIDOC Awards
The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
2021 is quickly coming to an end. With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of us will be travelling interstate and visiting family and friends.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) as a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Spikevax (Moderna), also referred to as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, has been provisionally approved for use as a COVID-19 booster vaccine in people aged 18 years and older by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
ATAGI statement on the Omicron variant and timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia are critical in protecting against COVID-19 due to all variants, including the newly emerged Omicron variant.
Response to ATAGI advice about vaccinating 5 to 11-year-olds against COVID-19
The latest phase in our COVID-19 vaccination rollout program – to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 years from 10 January 2022 – continues to be based on the best medical and scientific advice available.
Australia vaccinating children against COVID-19 from early next year
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will be extended to all children aged 5 to 11 from 10 January 2022 after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 8 December 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 8 December 2021.
ATAGI recommendations on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 5 to 11 years
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years.
COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
Updated ATAGI advice on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2021 (December 2021)
As international borders open, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued updated advice for the rollout of influenza vaccines.
Snapchat and Match Group join Australia’s vaccine rollout
More than 86% of fully vaccinated Australians can show their COVID-19 vaccination status on various Match Group apps now and through Snapchat, later this week.
AHPPC statement on national principles for end-to-end best practice managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 6 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 December 2021 about COVID-19 vaccines.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on Sunrise on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on Sunrise on 6 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
TGA provisionally approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approved the Comirnaty Paediatric (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds on 5 December 2021.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly – COVID-19 Omicron update
An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 1 December 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 1 December 2021.
ATAGI statement on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and COVID-19 booster doses
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has noted the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, which has been named the Omicron variant.
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