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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 March 2022.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 March 2022.

Japanese encephalitis virus situation declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance

Dr Mark Schipp, Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer and Dr Sonya Bennet, Australia's Acting Chief Medical Officer have today declared the Japanese encephalitis virus situation a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).

Top 3 questions – The impacts of alcohol on health, how to reduce alcohol intake, and how to help someone who's struggling

Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, talks about the impacts of alcohol on our health and wellbeing.

Updated ATAGI recommendations on the use of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines for use as a booster.

Japanese encephalitis detected in Eastern Australia

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 February 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Vic, Qld and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Diabetes and COVID-19

People with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at greater risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. This includes people living with diabetes, like Nevaeh (pictured).

2022 influenza vaccination – early advice for vaccination providers

Vaccination against influenza (flu) is important this year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses.

Expressions of interest now open for the COVID-19 pandemic response workforce

The Australian Government is calling on retired, part-time and under-employed health care workers to provide their skills to support the health workforce and the Australian community. Find out how you can get involved.

ATAGI recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11 years

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 to 11 years.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA, Vic and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 16 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 February 2022.

TGA approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for people 6 years and older

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Spikevax (Moderna) vaccine, for people 6 years and older.

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – COVID variants & symptoms, body recovery from COVID & Omicron

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Vic, NSW, WA and Qld

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Avoiding certain things before a RAT, testing for kids, and variants picked up by tests

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
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