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Top 3 questions – Flu season
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
Australian community urged to get vaccinated against influenza update from the Acting CMO Dr Sonya Bennett
A joint statement from the Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, regarding the importance of flu vaccinations this winter.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA)
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 27 April 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 April 2022.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (VIC, NSW,QLD and SA)
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (VIC, NSW, QLD and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Routine childhood immunisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Campaign launched to encourage parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated on time for the best protection.
Help stop the flu in 2022
Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.
AHPPC statement on winter season preparedness
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on winter season preparedness.
2022 NIP influenza vaccination program
Vaccination against influenza is important this year with the Australian community potentially more vulnerable to the virus.
Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's with Patricia Karvelas on Radio National on 18 March 2022 about COVID cases on the rise in Australia.
Read the transcript of the interview with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's with Patricia Karvelas on Radio National on 18 March 2022 about COVID cases on the rise in Australia.
Japanese encephalitis detected in Eastern Australia
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
2022 influenza vaccination – early advice for vaccination providers
Vaccination against influenza (flu) is important this year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses.
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.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement, Senate Estimates, 16 February 2022
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate Estimates).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 15 February 2022
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 February 2022
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Today, Channel Nine on 15 February 2022
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News Live, First Edition on 15 February 2022
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News Live, First Edition on 15 February 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
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