The Latest Breaking News from ATAGI

Adolescents aged 12 to 15 at risk of severe disease able to get COVID-19 booster after government accepts latest ATAGI advice

Australian teenagers aged 12-15 who are at risk of severe disease will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster shot from as early as next week.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

High-risk people eligible for second Covid booster vaccine under new Australian guidelines

From Monday about 1.5 million aged 16-64 qualify for fourth dose after updated advice that excludes people without serious risk factors

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

ATAGI expands COVID-19 booster access to allow more people to get a fourth dose

The nation's vaccine advisory group recommends another 1.5 million Australians get a fourth COVID-19 booster shot coming into the winter months.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine shots are available, but only for certain groups of people. Here's who is eligible

The "winter booster" program is targeting the groups of people who are considered to be at the greatest risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

Teen COVID boosters being considered

Case numbers of COVID-19 have been increasing across the country in recent days due to infections linked to an Omicron sub-variant.

AAP · Mar 28, 2022

ATAGI is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians. Here's what you need to know

Australia's top vaccine advisory group has recommended a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable groups. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2022

Do I Need A Booster If I’ve Had The Spicy Cough & All Your Other Third Dose Questions Answered

If you're yet to get your third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, we answer all of your vaccine questions in the below.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 25, 2022

ATAGI recommends fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for vulnerable groups in lead-up to winter flu season

A new round of COVID-19 shots will be offered to some vulnerable Australians in a matter of weeks, with ATAGI recommending some groups get an extra shot in the lead-up to winter.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

The Loop: Search continues for missing girl in Tasmania, ATAGI plans 'winter' COVID jab, Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton

Get a head start on your Friday by staying in The Loop.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose approved

ATAGI has approved a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians, as the government looks to scrap pre-flight testing for overseas arrivals.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022