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Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review

Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.

AAP · Jul 21, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine Moderna is provisionally approved for kids under 5. This is what we know

Australian children aged six months to five years could soon be rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 jab. Here's what parents need to know.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

The Loop: Concerns COVID-19 may become Australia's leading cause of death, Labor adopts a new environmental target, and a unique black hole discovery

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ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Immune period for COVID positive cases could be reduced from 12 weeks to 28 days

The period of time in which a COVID-positive person is considered immune after infection may be slashed from 12 weeks to 28 days following a recommendation by Australia's top public health officers.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Experts say there are a number of factors to weigh up about getting a fourth dose of a COVID-19

As millions more people become eligible for a fourth COVID vaccine dose, you might be asking whether you should book in for it or wait for Omicron-specific vaccines still being developed.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022

Thinking of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? There doesn't seem to be much point

Most people will have the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine for their fourth dose. But the Doherty Institute's head of vaccine and immunisation research says there's practically no difference between them.

ABC News · Jul 8, 2022

How to get your fourth-dose COVID-19 vaccine booster in Queensland

Queensland Pharmacy Guild branch president Chris Owen says there is "no shortage" of vaccines across the community pharmacy network.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

The Loop: UK's government is in crisis, fourth COVID-19 dose announced, and why teens are dressing up for the movies

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ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Australia’s booster doses explained: how to decide if you should get a fourth Covid vaccine and how long to wait

How long should I wait after a third dose? Should I wait for an Omicron-specific vaccine? Your questions answered

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022

Australians aged 30 and older are eligible for fourth COVID-19 booster. What do we know about it and when can you get it?

As health authorities attempt to ward off a surge in Omicron cases, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has expanded the eligibility of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to people over 30. Here's where things are currently at with the fourth dose.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022