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Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC National Radio on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC National Radio on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 9, Today on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 9, Today on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC, News Breakfast on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC, News Breakfast on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy announced
The Australian Government has announced Australia's COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy.
MumBubVax – New communication tools for health care providers
A new online communication package is available to help health care providers conduct effective conversations with expectant parents about vaccinations in pregnancy and for new babies.
MumBubVax – New website for expectant parents
A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 16 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 December 2020.
Australia secures 20 million extra Astra Zeneca vaccines
Australia has secured an extra 20 million Astra Zeneca vaccines for onshore manufacturing and a further 11 million Novavax vaccines.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 4 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 4 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on Sunrise on 4 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on Sunrise on 4 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Interview with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney on COVID-19 Vaccines
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney on COVID-19 Vaccines.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC News Mornings on 3 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC News Mornings on 3 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
AusVaxSafety summary report 2019 is now available
The AusVaxSafety summary report 2019 has been released. Learn more about AusVaxSafety and discover where to find the report and related infographics.
Preliminary advice from ATAGI on general principles for the COVID-19 vaccination program
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released preliminary advice on general principles to guide the prioritisation of target populations in a COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia.
National Contact Tracing Review
The National Contact Tracing Review has been released by National Cabinet.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed the Australian Government's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Additional support for COVID-19 vaccine research projects
The Australian Government is providing almost $6 million for the research and development of 3 Australian COVID-19 vaccines.
Recent updates to the Australian Immunisation Register
We have made some improvements to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). These changes improve functionality for vaccination providers and make it easier for people to stay up to date with their immunisations.
2020 influenza vaccines – it’s not too late to get vaccinated
Influenza can be a very serious disease. It is not too late to get vaccinated to help protect yourself and others. Everyone aged 6 months and over is recommended to get vaccinated every year.
New information for vaccine manufacturers
A new process came into effect on 1 July 2020 for sponsors to request advice from ATAGI for vaccines to be listed on the National Immunisation Program.
Protect your baby against meningococcal B – now available on the National Immunisation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants
The meningococcal B vaccine is free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants under 2 years of age.
Clinical update: National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule changes from 1 July 2020 – advice for vaccination providers
From 1 July 2020, the National Immunisation Program schedule will be updated based on the advice of clinical experts.
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