Winter worries for over 65s and at-risk Aussies as health authorities recommend a fourth COVID booster Monday 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 Friday 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 Tuesday 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 Monday 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 Friday 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…
Children in Australia aged 12 and over approved for Pfizer Friday 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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday 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 Friday 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 Friday 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 Friday 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.
‘We’ll deal with it’: PM tries to wrest control of Australia’s COVID-19 narrative Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has fronted a media pack eager to hear more about his plans for the vaccination rollout. The PM’s tone changed three minutes into…
PSsst! Dropping the A bomb Thursday July 1, 2021 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Was the PM simply freewheeling? Who knows?, someone to through under the bus, and a lick o' paint ought to do it.
Supply issues with COVID-19 shot sit on federal government’s shoulders, expert says Thursday June 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The government putting most of its ‘eggs in the AstraZeneca basket’ is behind Australia's vaccine availability tightness, says biostats chair.
Age raised for AstraZeneca following ATAGI advice Thursday June 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation confirms rumours the age range to receive the controversial AstraZeneca vaccine is now 60 and over.
