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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 28 April 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 28 April 2021

ATAGI reinforce recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits.

Response to latest ATAGI advice

A statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in Response to latest ATAGI advice.

National Cabinet update from the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister provides an update from today's National Cabinet meeting where the COVID-19 vaccination program was discussed. Find out more.

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.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals.

New advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

There have been changes to the advice around the COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is now preferred to the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years.
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