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ATAGI statement and clinical guidance on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following European Medicines Agency (EMA) safety review

This statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) updates advice previous provided on 16 March. It follows the European Medicines Agency (EMA) safety review of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Early advice on 2021 influenza vaccination

Vaccination against influenza remains important this year. Vaccination experts recommend influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and over. The National Immunisation Program (NIP) funds influenza vaccines for people most at risk.

General Practices join the COVID-19 vaccination program

Australians eligible for Phase 1b will be able to find a vaccination provider through the new national vaccination information and location service.

ATAGI statement in response to European decisions about the AstraZeneca vaccine

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding overnight decisions in Europe suspending the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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