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Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination provide important protection this winter
A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, about managing COVID-19 and an influenza season.
Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Winter Preparedness
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
Expanded ATAGI recommendations on winter COVID-19 booster doses for people at increased risk of severe COVID-19
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have expanded their recommendations on the use of additional (booster) doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 18 May 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 18 May 2022.
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.
Top 3 questions – What is long COVID, is it becoming more common, do vaccines reduce your chance of getting it
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT)
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT) to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Australian Immunisation Handbook website upgrade
New features will be available soon as part of an upgrade to the Australian Immunisation Handbook website and mobile app.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 11 May 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 11 May 2022.
Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Flu vaccination, what is in it and how safe it is
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 4 May 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2022.
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.
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.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 April 2022
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 April 2022.
Dr Aleeta explains why it’s important for kids to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Dr Aleeta Fejo, Aboriginal GP and Senior Doctor, answers important questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains why it's important for kids to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (the TGA) has found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility in males or females, or any future infertility in children.
Why is it recommended to get a COVID-19 booster?
Having two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine means you have very good protection, especially against severe disease, but a booster dose will make sure the protection from the first two doses is even stronger and longer lasting.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Vic and Qld
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Vic, NSW, Qld, SA and NT
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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