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ATAGI statement on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in all young adolescents in Australia

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on COVID-19 vaccines in adolescents.

Rapid antigen testing in aged care

The Australian Government is making rapid antigen testing (RAT) kits available to the services and providers in high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern across Sydney and Western NSW.

Adelaide aged care vaccine hub open now

A dedicated aged care vaccine hub is now open in Adelaide for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

Perth aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Perth for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

VIC aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Victoria for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

QLD aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Queensland for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

NSW aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in NSW for residential, and community and in-home aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

Pause extended on New Zealand green zone flights

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the pause on New Zealand green zone flights.

COVID-19 vaccines available soon for 16 to 39-year-olds

The Prime Minister has announced people aged 16 to 39 will be eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from 30 August 2021.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 18 August 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 18 August 2021.

Letter to COVID-19 vaccine delivery partners – Advice regarding vaccination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Lieutenant General John Frewen, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly and CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Pat Turner have co-signed a letter addressing COVID-19 vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

RFDS kicking goals in Ngaanyatjarra lands

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) crew are continuing their good work in remote Australian communities.

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 11 August 2021 update

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 11 August 2021.
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