How long should patients wait for a booster after COVID infection? The question is likely to be asked more frequently as infections spread and millions more become eligible for booster vaccinations.
New point-of-care test for COVID-19 could assess need for booster Developed by Australian scientists, experts say the test could be the key to staying one step ahead of COVID-19 variants.
National Cabinet responds to RACGP call for vaccine support GPs are set to receive additional government support after concerns were raised about the increasing complexity of the rollout.
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.
TGA provisionally approves Moderna as COVID-19 booster Australia’s medicine and therapeutic regulator has given the green light for a second vaccine to be used as a booster in adults.
First Omicron studies hint at enhanced role for boosters The first laboratory studies have emerged on Omicron and its impact on vaccination, suggesting ‘extensive but incomplete’ loss of protection – but the picture for severe disease remains unclear.
Five-month booster possible ‘in certain circumstances’: ATAGI No changes have been prompted by the Omicron variant, but the advisory group says a shortened minimum gap can be followed if specific conditions are met.
UK study shows surging efficacy after COVID-19 booster The country’s first real-world study since its booster program began shows it is having a significant impact on protection for over-50s.
How will Novavax fit into Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine plans? GPs will be involved in the rollout of Novavax if it is approved for use in Australia, the Federal Government has confirmed.
How advanced are COVID booster vaccines? With ATAGI flagging that third doses and booster shots could soon be used to further protect against COVID, newsGP assesses preliminary results from Moderna and Pfizer’s ongoing clinical trials.