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ATAGI Statement on the Omicron variant and the timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination.

COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

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

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

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 15 December 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 15 December 2021.

ATAGI statement on Omicron variant

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Permanent telehealth for all Australians

Temporary telehealth services introduced as part of COVID-19 measures will become a permanent service in our health system.

2021 National NAIDOC Awards

The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

2021 is quickly coming to an end. With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of us will be travelling interstate and visiting family and friends.

COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) as a COVID-19 booster vaccine

Spikevax (Moderna), also referred to as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, has been provisionally approved for use as a COVID-19 booster vaccine in people aged 18 years and older by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

ATAGI statement on the Omicron variant and timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia are critical in protecting against COVID-19 due to all variants, including the newly emerged Omicron variant.

Response to ATAGI advice about vaccinating 5 to 11-year-olds against COVID-19

The latest phase in our COVID-19 vaccination rollout program – to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 years from 10 January 2022 – continues to be based on the best medical and scientific advice available.

Australia vaccinating children against COVID-19 from early next year

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will be extended to all children aged 5 to 11 from 10 January 2022 after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 8 December 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 8 December 2021.

ATAGI recommendations on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 5 to 11 years

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years.

COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

AHPPC statement on national principles for end-to-end best practice managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers.
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