ATAGI updates COVID-19 booster advice Federal Anyone over 18 who has not been infected with COVID-19 or had their last vaccine within the past six months can get a fifth booster.
States begin their monkeypox vaccination rollouts August 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Health The most recent federal data available at the time of writing, accurate as of August 4, has 57 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Australia.
Australia secures 450,000 new monkeypox vaccines. What are they and who can have them? August 5, 2022 By C Raina MacIntyre Editors' Picks Most of Australia’s cases are in New South Wales and Victoria, with most through travel, but some through community spread.
ATAGI recommends winter booster COVID-19 dose for over 50s July 6, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation is reviewing evidence on COVID-19 booster shots for the winter season.
Winter worries for over 65s and at-risk Aussies as health authorities recommend a fourth COVID booster March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal As the weather cools down, ATAGI recommends an extra COVID-19 vaccine booster for at-risk groups in the population.
Novavax cleared to boost Australians over 18 years March 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Novavax is now recommended for Australians 18 years and over wanting a booster where an mRNA shot is not suitable.
Australia needs its own CDC to coordinate health advice, say experts February 22, 2022 By Tom Ravlic 2022 Collaboration After Crisis Special Report Leading medical groups want Australia to establish a centre of disease control to help combat infectious diseases and potential threats.
What is known about ‘steathlier’ Omicron sub variant January 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The BA.2 Omicron variant’s genetic traits make it harder to detect than the original variant; it’s across 40 countries, including Australia.
‘No change to our cross border travel’ ACT says as NSW eases rules for entering state October 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory The NSW government says the ACT is no longer an ‘area of concern’ and ACT residents will now be subject to the same rules as people in NSW.
Children in Australia aged 12 and over approved for Pfizer August 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine that ATAGI has approved for Australian children from 12 years of age, on a two-dose schedule.
Moderna vaccine coming to Australia August 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One million doses of Moderna are set to arrive in Australia next month, with the TGA granting provisional approval to the vaccine for adults 18+.
Premium Columnists Mere advice doesn’t cut it when it comes to vaccines August 10, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks There is no such thing as mere advice when it affects life and death. The issue raises questions about how expert advisory bodies should operate.
Campaign to vaccinate more Sydney-siders could take weeks to kick in July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Respiratory expert Christine Jenkins says an increased COVID-19 uptake in NSW will take three weeks to make a difference to virus outbreak conditions.
Premium Columnists A public service that stuffs up is not going to get off Scot free July 30, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks While nobody votes for public servants, various vehicles for accountability can drag on excruciatingly and claim many careers.
ATAGI to consider new Pfizer advice for teens July 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has been meeting with global experts about administering Pfizer for 12- to 15-year-olds.