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ATAGI statement on use of booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years.

Pregnant and want to quit smoking?

iSISTAQUIT works in a culturally safe way to assist Indigenous women navigate health and wellbeing systems so they can quit smoking.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 30 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 March 2022.

Dr Mark shows us how to use a rapid antigen test (RAT)

In these videos, Dr Mark Wenitong walks us through the testing process step by step

Maxi Vaxi Bus brings vaccine to WA doorsteps

To support the great work already being done by Aboriginal Health Services and organisations, WA have introduced the Maxi Vaxi bus, a vaccination bus that will travel to the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest and Goldfields regions during March and April 2022 to offer additional vaccination clinics.

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 (Vic, NSW, Qld, SA and NT) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

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.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 March 2022.

Give yourself a boost

The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to stay up to date with their vaccination status by booking a COVID-19 booster.

ATAGI statement on recommendations on a winter booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations on a winter booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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

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

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 16 March 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 16 March 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (QLD, NSW, VIC, and TAS)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

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

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

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

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

Updated ATAGI recommendations on the use of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines for use as a booster.

Japanese encephalitis detected in Eastern Australia

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 February 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 February 2022.

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

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.

Diabetes and COVID-19

People with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at greater risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. This includes people living with diabetes, like Nevaeh (pictured).

2022 influenza vaccination – early advice for vaccination providers

Vaccination against influenza (flu) is important this year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses.

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.
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