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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.

Rapid Antigen Tests

A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to test if you are positive for COVID-19.

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

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

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

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

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 27 January 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 January 2022.

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

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

Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Reinfection, cases in vaccinated areas and best masks

Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 19 January 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 19 January 2022.

ATAGI statement on the use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid)

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Nuvaxovid (Biocelect Pty Ltd/Novavax Inc) has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in a primary course of vaccination in people aged 18 years and older.

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 in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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