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TGA provisionally approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for aged care workers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for aged care workers.

Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 20 January 2021

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 20 January 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Primary care participation in Phase 1b–call for expressions of interest from General Practices

Accredited general practices are invited to express their interest in participating in Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

TGA to give Australians confidence to get the COVID-19 jab

Vaccination is one of the world’s greatest public health achievements, helping to prevent, control and eliminate the spread of deadly diseases – and save the lives of millions of infants, children and adults every year.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on safe air travel – enhancing end-to-end mitigations – international

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on safe air travel – enhancing end-to-end mitigations – international.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on management of COVID-19 variants

From 7 January 2021, additional precautions will be put in place to manage new variants related to COVID-19.
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