COVID-19 vaccine efficacy fades over time: Study Vaccine-induced immunity against infection appears to slowly reduce as months pass, but evidence around hospitalisation is less clear. What does this mean for boosters in Australia?
Solution sought for people in COVID vaccine limbo A gap in the Australian Immunisation Register means those who have had different vaccines are not currently recognised as fully vaccinated.
Research provides hope for ‘Holy Grail’ coronavirus vaccine The antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination among SARS survivors shows there is potential for a powerful new variant-proof vaccine.
GP calls on more practice owners to offer vaccination on weekends Victorian GP Dr Ern Chang is among those running weekend COVID vaccination clinics. But is it profitable and sustainable longer term?
Huge disparities in speed of vaccine rollout revealed Regional differences in vaccination rates have become clearer since more detailed information was published for the first time earlier this month. How does your area compare?
No deaths in latest TGA vaccine safety report Eight more probable or confirmed cases of TTS linked to AstraZeneca have been identified since the previous update, but no deaths were recorded.
Eleven blood clot cases linked to AstraZeneca in past week There were no deaths associated with the vaccine, but six thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome cases remain in hospital.
Why does Australia rely on volunteers for detailed COVID vaccine stats? GPs say more localised official figures could aid the rollout, but there are no immediate plans for these to be released.
No Moderna access for general practice in 2021 Ten million doses of the mRNA vaccine will be prioritised for pharmacies and workplace vaccination programs, the Department of Health has said.
DoH COVID pages for diverse communities months out of date Culturally and linguistically diverse communities are being directed towards outdated vaccine information on official websites, despite the focus on reaching those most at risk from COVID-19.