Study examines healthcare workers’ susceptibility to COVID-19 variants Federal A new trial examining positive effects of tuberculosis vaccine on COVID-19 immune response will now also consider people's susceptibility to a new variant.
Western Australia expands COVID-19 jab to people in their 30s Wednesday June 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health From Thursday, state-run clinics will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to citizens between 30 and 49; those 50 years and older will receive AstraZeneca.
Vaccine rollout must be sped up to avoid ‘inevitable’ lockdowns, AMA says Thursday June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Australian Medical Association demands the first phase of vaccination rollout be completed by the end of June, saying 80% of the population needs to…
Premium Insights and analysis The Briefing: Commonwealth, state and territory public servants receive varying levels of vaccine support, obligations and communication Monday May 31, 2021 By Chris Woods Australian Capital Territory Here's a comprehensive rundown of how public servants have been considered in the commonwealth, state and territory vaccine rollouts.
Premium Insights and analysis Expert: Only a matter of time until the COVID-19 vaccine prompts an employment dispute in Australia Thursday May 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal How likely is it that a person who refuses to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 will bring an unfair dismissal claim before the courts? Very likely.
Low hormone levels linked to weaker vaccine antibody response Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal New research has found that a metabolic hormone known as leptin is linked to a poor vaccine antibody response for influenza and hepatitis B vaccines.
Victorians subject to new COVID restrictions Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health In Victoria, face masks are mandatory indoors for every person over 12, private gatherings at home of no more than five people, and public gathering…
Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s COVID-19 response victim to federal operational failures, former secretary says Thursday May 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Stephen Duckett lists some of the key bureaucratic challenges holding the commonwealth government back on the vaccine rollout.
Pharmacists ask why access to government-funded flu shot varies among states Monday May 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The PSA is calling for national uniformity under the National Immunisation Program when it comes to accessing vaccines in pharmacies.
Government spends $24m on COVID jab ads Wednesday January 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australians can expect to see advertisements calling on them to get a COVID-19 vaccine from Wednesday, with the federal government launching its $23.9 million public…
Australia’s vaccine rollout will now start next month. Here’s what we’ll need Monday January 11, 2021 By The Conversation Features Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout will now begin in mid- to late February. Vaccination will commence with workers dealing with international arrivals or quarantine facilities, frontline…
Australia to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in February, targets four million within 83 days Thursday January 7, 2021 By Matthew Elmas News Australia will begin inoculating people for COVID-19 next month under fast-tracked plan aimed at vaccinating four million people by the end of March. Prime Minister…
Paul Kelly officially promoted to chief medical officer Tuesday December 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Careers Professor Paul Kelly will lead the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country after being officially appointed to the role of Australian chief medical officer.
Commonwealth seeking information on organisations that could manufacture COVID-19 vaccine onshore Tuesday August 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The government is particularly interested in whether manufacturers are willing to alter their capability and capacity to support the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments…
