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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.
Monkeypox update from acting CMO Dr Sonya Bennett
A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, urging Australians to be aware of the monkeypox virus.
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.
Australian Immunisation Handbook website upgrade
New features will be available soon as part of an upgrade to the Australian Immunisation Handbook website and mobile app.
Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Flu vaccination, what is in it and how safe it is
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 4 May 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2022.
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 – Flu season
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
Australian community urged to get vaccinated against influenza update from the Acting CMO Dr Sonya Bennett
A joint statement from the Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, regarding the importance of flu vaccinations this winter.
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.
COVID-19 oral treatment listed on PBS from 1 May 2022
From 1 May 2022, Paxlovid will be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 27 April 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 April 2022.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (VIC, NSW,QLD and SA)
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (VIC, NSW, QLD and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 April 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 April 2022.
Dr Aleeta explains why it’s important for kids to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Dr Aleeta Fejo, Aboriginal GP and Senior Doctor, answers important questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains why it's important for kids to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (the TGA) has found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility in males or females, or any future infertility in children.
Why is it recommended to get a COVID-19 booster?
Having two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine means you have very good protection, especially against severe disease, but a booster dose will make sure the protection from the first two doses is even stronger and longer lasting.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Vic and Qld
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Vic, NSW, Qld, SA and NT
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI statement on use of booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years.
Pregnant and want to quit smoking?
iSISTAQUIT works in a culturally safe way to assist Indigenous women navigate health and wellbeing systems so they can quit smoking.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 30 March 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 March 2022.
Dr Mark shows us how to use a rapid antigen test (RAT)
In these videos, Dr Mark Wenitong walks us through the testing process step by step
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