Extra booster dose recommended by ATAGI The rollout of additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for those ‘at greatest risk of severe illness’ will commence ahead of winter to tie in with flu vaccination.
ATAGI releases Moderna guidance for children aged 6–11 The RACGP has welcomed the announcement, but says more funding and support is needed for general practice.
What ‘up-to-date’ vaccination status means for GPs New ATAGI guidance on boosters and vaccination status has been approved by National Cabinet. Here is the rationale and how it is likely to work.
ATAGI releases clinical information for teen boosters Around 65% of teenagers aged 16 and over are now eligible to receive a COVID booster vaccine.
COVID vaccine deferral cut to four-month maximum ATAGI has changed its advice on temporary vaccine medical exemptions due to prior COVID-19 infections.
ATAGI rules on Novavax The long-awaited vaccine will be available from 21 February, but the RACGP has said general practice needs more support for the rollout.
How long should children wait to be vaccinated after COVID infection? COVID-19 vaccination for young children began at the same time as a spike in infections. Here is the most recent guidance available for GPs.
ATAGI urges co-administration of flu vaccine to avoid ‘resurgence’ New advice calls for any eligible Australian to receive an influenza vaccine as soon as possible, including alongside COVID boosters.
Omicron concerns see COVID booster interval reduced The decision to reduce the interval to five months will mean improved protection against the latest variant of concern, ATAGI says.
COVID vaccination for children aged 5–11 to begin in January Pfizer’s paediatric vaccine has received its final approval, with ATAGI’s clinical guidance recommending a dosage interval of eight weeks.