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Fourth COVID-19 vaccine shots are available, but only for certain groups of people. Here's who is eligible
2 years, 9 months ago

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine shots are available, but only for certain groups of people. Here's who is eligible

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Some groups of people will be able to receive their fourth — and in some cases, their fifth — dose of a COVID-19 vaccination. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended an additional vaccine dose for the following groups: Anyone aged 65 years and older People who live in aged care or disability care facilities People aged 16 …

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ATAGI is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians. Here's what you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

ATAGI is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians. Here's what you need to know

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Australians aged 65+ and other vulnerable individuals are set to begin rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 vaccine dose in just a couple of weeks. In a bid to increase vaccine protection ahead of winter, the nation's top vaccine advisory group has recommended an additional booster dose for those who are at greatest risk of severe illness from COVID-19. …

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ATAGI recommends no change to COVID vaccine booster program amid Omicron variant
3 years, 1 month ago

ATAGI recommends no change to COVID vaccine booster program amid Omicron variant

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The national expert vaccine group has recommended there be no widespread change to Australia's vaccine booster program in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant. Key points: The time interval between second doses and boosters for most people will stay at six months ATAGI found there was no evidence to suggest a shorter interval helped against the Omicron variant …

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ATAGI says 'severely' immunocompromised people should get a third COVID-19 vaccine shot
3 years, 3 months ago

ATAGI says 'severely' immunocompromised people should get a third COVID-19 vaccine shot

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Australia's expert panel on vaccines has recommended a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for people who are "severely" immunocompromised. Key points: Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for severely immunocompromised people from next week Advice on booster shots for the general population is due later this month Additional shots have been recommended to be given two …

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ATAGI decision on opening COVID vaccine rollout to 12- to 15-year-old children expected soon
3 years, 4 months ago

ATAGI decision on opening COVID vaccine rollout to 12- to 15-year-old children expected soon

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A decision on whether to offer all children aged 12 to 15 years old a COVID vaccine is "not too far away", the Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said. Key points: The expert panel on vaccines is currently considering whether to expand the rollout Children aged 12 to 15 years old who are Indigenous or with underlying health conditions are …

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Millions of Pfizer booster shots locked in as government plans to continue vaccinations into 2023
3 years, 5 months ago

Millions of Pfizer booster shots locked in as government plans to continue vaccinations into 2023

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Pfizer will produce 85 million booster shots for Australia, with the first batch to arrive sometime next year. Key points: 60 million doses will be sent to Australia next year and 25 million doses are due to arrive in 2023 The PM says it will allow every Australian to have a booster shot Labor says priority should be placed on …

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ATAGI urges all adult Sydneysiders to 'strongly consider' the AstraZeneca vaccine amid NSW COVID outbreak
3 years, 5 months ago

ATAGI urges all adult Sydneysiders to 'strongly consider' the AstraZeneca vaccine amid NSW COVID outbreak

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All adults in Greater Sydney should “strongly consider” getting vaccinated with any available vaccine, including AstraZeneca, Australia's expert vaccines body says. Key points: ATAGI says it updated the advice to reflect the worsening COVID situation in Sydney Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd says there is evidence the Delta strain has a more serious impact on younger people The vaccine …

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ATAGI advice on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine remains unchanged for under 60s
3 years, 5 months ago

ATAGI advice on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine remains unchanged for under 60s

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The expert panel advising on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has not changed its advice limiting AstraZeneca vaccines to people over 60. Key points: ATAGI, the government's expert panel on vaccines, meets each week to discuss the government's response to the pandemic; The panel did not change its advice limiting AstraZeneca to people over 60 Prime Minister Scott Morrison indicated the …

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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

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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 …

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AstraZeneca vaccine for under-40s. This is what health experts, politicians and ATAGI have said
3 years, 6 months ago

AstraZeneca vaccine for under-40s. This is what health experts, politicians and ATAGI have said

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Allowing under-40s to go and chat to their doctors to potentially get the AstraZeneca jab has led to a raft of comments from politicians and health experts over the last couple of days. Back to top Prime Minister Scott Morrison At a press conference after an emergency National Cabinet meeting on Monday, the Prime Minister said the ATAGI advice did …

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Who can get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Australia and what are the risks?
3 years, 6 months ago

Who can get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Australia and what are the risks?

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Australians are facing tighter restrictions and days of lockdown as the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 sweeps parts of the nation. "If you wish to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, then we would encourage you to go and have that discussion with your GP," Mr Morrison said. So, anyone over age 18 who has been eligible to get a COVID-19 …

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AstraZeneca COVID vaccine use recommended for over 60s only following ATAGI meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine use recommended for over 60s only following ATAGI meeting

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The AstraZeneca vaccine will now only be recommended for use in people aged 60 and over, after the federal government accepted new advice from the country's vaccine experts. Key points: The federal government has agreed with the advice from ATAGI Two women have died from an extremely rare clotting disorder likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine According to the latest …

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ATAGI have told the Prime Minister to pull back on the AstraZeneca vaccine for under 50s and use Pfizer, but who are they?
3 years, 9 months ago

ATAGI have told the Prime Minister to pull back on the AstraZeneca vaccine for under 50s and use Pfizer, but who are they?

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On Thursday evening, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Health Secretary Brendan Murphy announced that Australia was diverging from its plan to use the AstraZeneca vaccine for the bulk of the population. As Australia's leading research agency on immunisation, ATAGI briefs the Health Minister and as recently as last week had said that although they were investigating a case of unusual …

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Melbourne blood-clotting case 'likely' linked to AstraZeneca vaccine, Deputy CMO says
3 years, 9 months ago

Melbourne blood-clotting case 'likely' linked to AstraZeneca vaccine, Deputy CMO says

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Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer says it is "likely" there is a link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a Melbourne man being hospitalised with blood clots. Key points: The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says there is currently no evidence of a link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clotting This follows a 44-year-old man who developed thrombosis after receiving the …

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