AstraZeneca eligibility changes not raised at National Cabinet, says Victoria's Health Minister
3 years, 6 months ago

AstraZeneca eligibility changes not raised at National Cabinet, says Victoria's Health Minister

ABC  

Victoria has recorded no new local COVID-19 cases for the third straight day, as state authorities consider broadening the roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccinations. Key points: There 20,723 test results received yesterday, and 18,597 does of vaccine were given at state-run sites Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria will consider offering AstraZeneca to under 40s at mass vaccination hubs Some residents of a Southbank apartment complex at the centre of an outbreak will be able to leave the building today There were 20,723 test results received yesterday, and 18,597 doses of vaccine were administered at state-run sites. AstraZeneca changes not discussed at National Cabinet Health Minister Martin Foley asked people 18 to 39 to be patient if there was "a degree of confusion" with GPs, given the full details of the new eligibility criteria may not have been passed on yet. Mr Foley said the decision to broaden the eligibility criteria for AstraZeneca was made by the federal government alone, and it had not been discussed at last night's meeting of National Cabinet. Mr Foley said he had spoken to his New South Wales counterpart about the "very sad case" and had asked his officials to see what could be done.

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AstraZeneca withdraws Covishield pointing to low demand, but did rare side effects also play a role?
8 months ago

AstraZeneca withdraws Covishield pointing to low demand, but did rare side effects also play a role?

The Hindu  

Published : May 09, 2024 13:21 IST - 3 MINS READ The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has reportedly withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria, also known as Covishield, worldwide, citing commercial reasons for the decision. Vaxzevria saved millions of lives AstraZeneca, who developed the vaccine with Oxford University, said it was “incredibly proud of the role Vaxzevria played in ending the global …

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing a decline in demand
8 months ago

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing a decline in demand

ABC  

In short: Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has started a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which has not been available in Australia since March 2023. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has started a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which has not been available in Australia since March 2023. AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to …

AstraZeneca removes its Covid vaccine worldwide after rare and dangerous side effect linked to 80 deaths in Britain was admitted in court papers
8 months ago

AstraZeneca removes its Covid vaccine worldwide after rare and dangerous side effect linked to 80 deaths in Britain was admitted in court papers

Daily Mail  

AstraZeneca is removing its Covid vaccine worldwide, months after the pharmaceutical giant admitted that it can cause a rare and dangerous side effect. The vaccine, once heralded as a 'triumph for British science', has come under intense scrutiny in recent months for a very rare side effect causing blood clots and low blood platelet counts. The AstraZeneca jab was the …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?

ABC  

Over the past few days, a barely perceptible trend has emerged in Victoria's daily tally of COVID-19 infections. "Hopefully we only ever replace one case with less than one now and we'll keep that reproductive number below one and see the numbers come down," Professor Bennett says. Professor Blakely says that's because while vaccines stop people getting seriously ill, "they …

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended

ABC  

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Victoria from red zones will no longer need to complete a fortnight's quarantine from Wednesday, as the state records 2,179 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Key points: Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative test result and take another test upon arrival Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative …

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,143 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths, as the state government expands mandatory vaccinations to cover all on-site authorised workers by mid-October. Key points: Authorised workers in Victoria will have two weeks to get at least one dose of a COVID vaccine to keep working on site The construction industry will reopen next Tuesday, with up …

Victoria records 246 COVID-19 cases as Daniel Andrews accuses Commonwealth of 'unfair' vaccine allocations
3 years, 4 months ago

Victoria records 246 COVID-19 cases as Daniel Andrews accuses Commonwealth of 'unfair' vaccine allocations

ABC  

Another war of words between state and federal leaders has erupted over vaccine allocation, with Premier Daniel Andrews accusing the Commonwealth of shortchanging Victoria on vaccine allocations. Key points: Mr Andrews launched a strongly worded attack on the vaccine distribution Mr Andrews launched a strongly worded attack on the vaccine distribution Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt defended the allocation and …

Shorter interval between AstraZeneca doses to speed up Canberra's COVID-19 vaccination rollout
3 years, 4 months ago

Shorter interval between AstraZeneca doses to speed up Canberra's COVID-19 vaccination rollout

ABC  

Like many Canberrans, Kate Balharrie just wants the pandemic to be over so she can reconnect with family and head overseas for a long-overdue holiday. "I believe being fully vaccinated as soon as possible is much better than being half-vaccinated and there will be booster shots in the future," she said. New advice an 'incentive' for young people to get …

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases in the territory, with at least seven of those in the community while infectious. Key points: The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca reduce the wait time between doses to between four and eight weeks The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca …

Victoria records 176 COVID-19 cases as state races to vaccinate its way out of lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Victoria records 176 COVID-19 cases as state races to vaccinate its way out of lockdown

ABC  

Victoria's Delta outbreak is rapidly spreading across Melbourne, prompting the state government to halve the wait time for second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. In contrast to metropolitan Melbourne, Professor Cowie said there had not been a high rate of community transmission in regional Victoria, which he called "an incredible achievement" for communities in Shepparton and Echuca. "That matches the …

Surge in COVID jabs for young people in NSW and Victoria as vaccines become more available
3 years, 4 months ago

Surge in COVID jabs for young people in NSW and Victoria as vaccines become more available

ABC  

Young Australians in locked-down cities are rolling up their sleeves in massive numbers to protect themselves with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Unvaccinated younger workers who cannot work from home are continuing to circulate the virus in Sydney, and the NSW government is hoping higher vaccination rates will put downward pressure on the infection curve, as well as reduce the number of …

Young people explain why they are seeking out COVID-19 jabs
3 years, 5 months ago

Young people explain why they are seeking out COVID-19 jabs

ABC  

Many months after Australians first started getting coronavirus vaccines, incremental changes are enabling more young people to access the jabs. Young people getting their first dose at the vaccine hub at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building shared some of their motivations, thoughts and hopes as they took the crucial step. "Since they allowed AstraZeneca into the state facilities I think more …

Getting a COVID-19 vaccination — who's eligible, how to book and where to go
3 years, 5 months ago

Getting a COVID-19 vaccination — who's eligible, how to book and where to go

ABC  

Each day, thousands of Queenslanders are rolling up their sleeves and getting themselves vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain groups are also eligible if you are: An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person aged 16 and over An NDIS participant or unpaid or informal carer of NDIS participants of any age Pregnant A quarantine or border worker A health care worker, aged …

Sydney's COVID outbreak means more people are getting AstraZeneca's vaccine — here's how it can help against Delta
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney's COVID outbreak means more people are getting AstraZeneca's vaccine — here's how it can help against Delta

ABC  

Back in April, the Prime Minister stood up at a late-night press conference and announced the Pfizer vaccine would be preferred over AstraZeneca for most people under 50. Key points: Two doses of AstraZeneca is 92 per cent effective against hospitalisation from the Delta variant, a UK study found Two doses of AstraZeneca is 92 per cent effective against hospitalisation …

Hundreds of unused AstraZeneca doses in NT could be used in Timor-Leste, WHO doctor says
3 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of unused AstraZeneca doses in NT could be used in Timor-Leste, WHO doctor says

ABC  

Hundreds of unused AstraZeneca doses provided to the Northern Territory's Aboriginal health services are due to expire soon after Pfizer became the preferred vaccine for the remote rollout. Key points: Hundreds of AstraZeneca vaccines in the NT need to be redistributed A WHO expert says Australia's AstraZeneca supplies are critical to the rollout in Timor-Leste Australia has committed to giving …

Prime Minister says 'sorry' for problems with COVID-19 vaccine rollout program
3 years, 5 months ago

Prime Minister says 'sorry' for problems with COVID-19 vaccine rollout program

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is "sorry" for the challenges his government had with rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine earlier in the year. Key points: The Prime Minister has apologised for early issues with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout The Prime Minister has apologised for early issues with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Vaccinations hit a new daily record, with 1 …

NSW records 112 COVID-19 cases, highest daily number in outbreak
3 years, 5 months ago

NSW records 112 COVID-19 cases, highest daily number in outbreak

ABC  

The AstraZeneca vaccine will be available to over 40s in NSW after the state recorded 112 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: The majority of new cases are coming from the Fairfield LGA Several cases of transmission have occurred at medical centres and pharmacies There have been 678 locally acquired cases reported since last month Premier Gladys Berejiklian said …

Older NSW residents urged to bring forward second AstraZeneca shot to battle COVID-19 outbreak
3 years, 5 months ago

Older NSW residents urged to bring forward second AstraZeneca shot to battle COVID-19 outbreak

ABC  

Older NSW residents are being urged to bring forward their second AstraZeneca vaccine, as Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen with the death of a woman in her 90s. Key points: It's recommended the two AstraZeneca doses be taken 12 weeks apart But ATAGI says both can be taken no less than four weeks apart in special cases Paul Kelly …

Scott Morrison's AstraZeneca announcement for under-40s still not advised by ATAGI, co-chair says
3 years, 6 months ago

Scott Morrison's AstraZeneca announcement for under-40s still not advised by ATAGI, co-chair says

ABC  

The head of the Commonwealth's expert vaccine panel has poured cold water on suggestions Australians under the age of 40 should be trying to get the AstraZeneca vaccine. Key points: ATAGI co-chair Christopher Blyth says there are very few situations where he would advise younger people to get AZ On Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said younger Australians could consult …

Regional GPs doubt younger residents will be lining up for AztraZeneca vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

Regional GPs doubt younger residents will be lining up for AztraZeneca vaccines

ABC  

A regional New South Wales GP says he's not expecting residents to rush to his clinic to get the AstraZeneca vaccine. Key points: A regional GP doesn't expect huge patient demand for AstraZeneca vaccine A NSW health service welcomes GP involvement, expecting it to ease pressure on vaccinators Pharmacies say they are sitting idle and being underutilised in the regions …

WA Premier says under-40s should not get Astra Zeneca based on expert health advice
3 years, 6 months ago

WA Premier says under-40s should not get Astra Zeneca based on expert health advice

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan says people under 40 should not get the AstraZeneca COVID vaccination, based on health advice. "As a country, we just need to get more opportunities for people to get vaccinated with the vaccine that is appropriate for their age group," he said. "There is hesitancy amongst remote Aboriginal communities and we need to really target getting …

AstraZenenca can now be requested by anyone under 40 in major change to vaccine program
3 years, 6 months ago

AstraZenenca can now be requested by anyone under 40 in major change to vaccine program

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed a massive change to Australia's coronavirus vaccination program, announcing anyone under the age of 40 can now approach their GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine. Key points: People aged over 60 will be given priority for the AstraZeneca vaccine People aged over 60 will be given priority for the AstraZeneca vaccine It's the first …

Coronavirus vaccine advice on AstraZeneca has changed again — here's what it means for under-60s
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus vaccine advice on AstraZeneca has changed again — here's what it means for under-60s

ABC  

The Pfizer vaccine is now the preferred coronavirus jab for Australians under 60, after medical experts re-assessed the risks posed by the AstraZeneca inoculation. But in the past week, seven out of 12 people in Australia who developed TTS after the AstraZeneca vaccine were in the 50-59 age group. "And so people over 60 should still be rolling out to …

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state

ABC  

Victoria has recorded one new locally acquired COVID-19 case as restrictions ease further across the state. Key points: The new case was detected from 35,252 test results, and 16,710 vaccine doses were administered at state-run sites Travel restrictions between Melbourne and regional Victoria have been dropped, and masks are no longer mandatory outdoors The Federal health minister disputes the Victorian …

The Latest: Australia raises AstraZeneca safety age to 60
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: Australia raises AstraZeneca safety age to 60

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. — In world's poorest countries, surge combines with vaccine …

People 60+ who rejected AstraZeneca Covid jabs can make new appointments today
3 years, 7 months ago

People 60+ who rejected AstraZeneca Covid jabs can make new appointments today

NL Times  

Starting on Saturday people over the age of 60 who did not want to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine can reapply for a Covid vaccination appointment with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Health minister Hugo de Jonge announced on Tuesday that anyone above 60 who refused the AstraZeneca vaccine will receive a repeat call with another Covid-19 vaccine. In …

Victorian lockdown results in national 'urgency' for people wanting the COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 7 months ago

Victorian lockdown results in national 'urgency' for people wanting the COVID-19 vaccine

ABC  

The recent COVID-19 outbreak — and subsequent lockdown — in Victoria may have inspired Australians across the country to go and get vaccinated, data shows. Key points: Daily vaccination rates in most states have increased since the lockdown, data shows One GP clinic has reported an increase in demand for the vaccine of up to 30 per cent An epidemiologist …

Minister begs Australians to get Covid-19 jab as Melbourne's cluster continues to grow
3 years, 7 months ago

Minister begs Australians to get Covid-19 jab as Melbourne's cluster continues to grow

Daily Mail  

All eligible Australians are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus as an outbreak threatens to spread across Melbourne. All eligible Australians are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus as an outbreak threatens to spread across Melbourne 'We heard that of the new cases that were announced overnight and yesterday as well, three of them were over 50 that …

Nurse gives out just ONE Covid vaccine in eight hours at hub in Victoria
3 years, 7 months ago

Nurse gives out just ONE Covid vaccine in eight hours at hub in Victoria

Daily Mail  

A nurse at one of Australia's mass vaccination hubs has vented her frustration about the empty facility after administering the jab to just one person over her eight-hour shift. Victorian Governor Linda Dessau arrives to receive her COVID-19 vaccination at the mass vaccination hub at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne People attend the mass vaccination hub at the Royal …

Covid vaccines available faster for some as at-risk people not booking appointments
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid vaccines available faster for some as at-risk people not booking appointments

NL Times  

More than a half of people under the age of 60 from groups at a higher risk should the get the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection have not yet requested an appointment to get their early Covid-19 vaccine shots. Consequently, new advice regarding the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine with this age group may arrive too late to have an impact. Additionally, …

What we know about Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout rethink after National Cabinet
3 years, 8 months ago

What we know about Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout rethink after National Cabinet

ABC  

With the federal government well short of the vaccination targets it set earlier in the year, it has agreed to a rethink of its rollout after the latest National Cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said this was to give doctors "ample time to gear up" but to keep their current focus on the 1a and 1b groups, including over …

National Cabinet agrees to fast-track COVID-19 vaccination for over 50s
3 years, 8 months ago

National Cabinet agrees to fast-track COVID-19 vaccination for over 50s

ABC  

Australia will fast-track its COVID-19 vaccine rollout for people older than 50 next month, as National Cabinet seeks to reset the nation's troubled vaccination program. Key points: Scott Morrison says Australians older than 50 will be able to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine from May 3 Scott Morrison says Australians older than 50 will be able to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine …

Healthcare inspectorate releases AstraZeneca advice at odds with gov’t; Quickly taken offline
3 years, 8 months ago

Healthcare inspectorate releases AstraZeneca advice at odds with gov’t; Quickly taken offline

NL Times  

The Healthcare Inspectorate published an advisory statement on its website on Tuesday which said that doctors must be able to make a professional assessment when patients younger than 60 request to be given the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for urgent medical reasons. That conflicted with the government’s decision to completely stop using the jab for under-60s, a decision which Health Minister …

Brett Sutton gets his first COVID jab as mass vaccination centres open across Victoria
3 years, 8 months ago

Brett Sutton gets his first COVID jab as mass vaccination centres open across Victoria

ABC  

Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has lagged well behind schedule, but experts hope the opening of mass injection hubs in Victoria today will help turn the tide, with people queuing up at one of the centres when it opened this morning. Key points: Bookings and walk-ins will be accepted at three mass COVID-19 vaccination hubs from today Two of the hubs …

Indigenous health leaders hatch plan to increase COVID-19 vaccine take-up in remote NT
3 years, 8 months ago

Indigenous health leaders hatch plan to increase COVID-19 vaccine take-up in remote NT

ABC  

The Northern Territory's peak Aboriginal health service is working on a plan to improve the take-up of COVID-19 vaccines after reports of growing reluctance in remote areas. Key points: Health clinics say many remote Aboriginal people are reluctant to be vaccinated Only 129 of 5,600 eligible people have been vaccinated in East Arnhem Land so far A plan to improve …

PNG facing AstraZeneca vaccine hesitancy as some locals refuse to take jab amid rollout
3 years, 8 months ago

PNG facing AstraZeneca vaccine hesitancy as some locals refuse to take jab amid rollout

ABC  

Australia's decision to limit the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in people under 50 has created vaccine hesitancy in Papua New Guinea, where the government is continuing with its rollout of the jab. Key points: As many as 8442 people have been infected with COVID-19 in the country and 69 people have died Many in PNG want more evidence the …

Ministers 'consider coronavirus vaccine rethink' after AstraZeneca chaos
3 years, 8 months ago

Ministers 'consider coronavirus vaccine rethink' after AstraZeneca chaos

Dutch News  

The government will announce if there is to be a change in the vaccination strategy at Tuesday’s press conference, following widespread criticism of the approach to the AstraZeneca vaccine, broadcaster NOS said on Monday evening. Last week health minister Hugo de Jonge said the Netherlands would stop using the AstraZeneca vaccine on the under 60s because of the risk of …

Kuipers: "Incomprehensible" to suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for under-60s
3 years, 8 months ago

Kuipers: "Incomprehensible" to suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for under-60s

NL Times  

The decision to stop inoculating most people under 60 against Covid-19 with the AstraZeneca vaccine is "incomprehensible", said Ernst Kuipers, the head of the Dutch acute care providers network. The decision was ultimately made by Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, after the European Medicines Agency said blood clots with low platelet counts was likely a very rare side effect of …

Victoria pauses AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout for those under 50
3 years, 8 months ago

Victoria pauses AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout for those under 50

ABC  

The Victorian government is extending its pause on the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 50, amid concerns about potential blood clotting. Key points: The pause will allow time for more training, translation of information into languages other than English, and resolution of indemnity issues Victoria has asked for AstraZeneca vaccine shipments to be diverted from state vaccination …

Karl Stefanovic says he is nervous about AstraZeneca Covid jab and prefers to wait for alternative
3 years, 8 months ago

Karl Stefanovic says he is nervous about AstraZeneca Covid jab and prefers to wait for alternative

Daily Mail  

Today host Karl Stefanovic has revealed he is 'nervous' about receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after blood clot fears led to the government advising those aged under 50 not to get that particular jab. Stefanovic, 46, said on Monday he would preference waiting for an alternative vaccine such as Pfizer over being administered doses of the AstraZeneca jab, when speaking …

Scott Morrison refuses to put a date on when all Australians will receive Covid-19 vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison refuses to put a date on when all Australians will receive Covid-19 vaccine

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to set a date for when every Australian will receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine after blood clot fears over the AstraZeneca jab threw the nation's vaccination program into chaos. The Federal Government initially set an October deadline to inoculate all people in Australia but Mr Morrison said they were no longer …

Australia reveals new Covid-19 vaccine timeline
3 years, 8 months ago

Australia reveals new Covid-19 vaccine timeline

Daily Mail  

The Federal Government's heavily-criticised Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been thrown into further chaos amid confusion over a revised timeline to have every Australian inoculated. Trade Minister Dan Tehan said on Sunday the aim was to have every willing Australian receive their first dose by the end of the year after blood clot fears over the AstraZeneca jab forced a rethink …

Australia's Covid-19 vaccine rollout needs reboot after AstraZeneca blood clot advice, doctor says
3 years, 8 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 vaccine rollout needs reboot after AstraZeneca blood clot advice, doctor says

Daily Mail  

Australia needs to speed up its Covid-19 vaccine rollout and rethink its strategy if the country is going to reach its end of year deadline, a top doctor says. Epidemiologist professor Nancy Baxter says it is unlikely the Federal Government will reach its target to have the entire population vaccinated by the end of the year if they continue on …

After AstraZeneca concerns, how can Australia reclaim public confidence in the vaccine rollout?
3 years, 9 months ago

After AstraZeneca concerns, how can Australia reclaim public confidence in the vaccine rollout?

ABC  

Health authorities concede the decision to offer people under 50 an alternative vaccine to the AstraZeneca shot will impact confidence in the vaccine rollout. Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly said health authorities had been as forthcoming as possible about decisions to change which vaccine people would get. Leading vaccine communication expert Professor Julie Leask, from the University of Sydney, …

WHO chief laments 'shocking imbalance' in Covid-19 shot distribution
3 years, 9 months ago

WHO chief laments 'shocking imbalance' in Covid-19 shot distribution

Hindustan Times  

There is a "shocking imbalance" in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide and most countries do not have anywhere near enough shots to cover health workers and others at high-risk, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday. The COVAX facility has delivered nearly 38.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 102 countries across six continents, six weeks after it …

COVID vaccines, hotel quarantine discussed at National Cabinet. Here's what you need to know
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID vaccines, hotel quarantine discussed at National Cabinet. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

After last night's decision to shake up the country's vaccine rollout, it's fair to say there was a bit to get through at National Cabinet. It takes Australia's total Pfizer doses to 40 million by the end of 2021, or enough to vaccine 20 million people, given you need two shots to be fully immunised. Hotel quarantine alternatives With the …

Vaccine supply gap on National Cabinet agenda after use of AstraZeneca limited in Australians under 50
3 years, 9 months ago

Vaccine supply gap on National Cabinet agenda after use of AstraZeneca limited in Australians under 50

ABC  

The states and territories will today demand answers from the federal government about how it plans to fill a COVID-19 vaccine supply gap, following fresh advice about the use of the AstraZeneca shot. Key points: Updated advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine will be discussed at National Cabinet today The vaccine taskforce has recommended Pfizer's vaccine be given to people under …

People under 50 turned away from Melbourne vaccination centre after new AstraZeneca advice
3 years, 9 months ago

People under 50 turned away from Melbourne vaccination centre after new AstraZeneca advice

ABC  

A consent process for people under 50 who still want to get the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine is being developed, following confusion that led to healthcare workers getting turned away from vaccination sites in Melbourne. Key points: The new advice says the Pfizer vaccine is preferred over AstraZeneca for people under 50 due to concerns about a very rare clotting disorder …

Australia backs Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine over AstraZeneca for under-50s
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia backs Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine over AstraZeneca for under-50s

Hindustan Times  

Australia recommends the use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for people younger than 50 in preference to the shot made by AstraZeneca, the government said on Thursday, changing its advice for those deemed most at risk. The move, after Europe’s drug regulator found a possible link between the Anglo-Swedish vaccine and rare blood clotting issues, is a huge hurdle for Australia's …

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