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As the booster rollout ramps up, new COVID variants call for new vaccines

The key to immunising the population against new COVID variants is to roll out new vaccines, experts say, as ATAGI mulls a booster update.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2022

Do COVID boosters cause more or fewer side effects? How quickly does protection wane? Your questions answered

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends Australians aged 16 years and older have a COVID booster vaccine three months after receiving their second dose.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2022

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia in one place

Catch up on today's coronavirus news from across Australia.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

ATAGI recommends change to definition of COVID-19 vaccine status from 'fully vaccinated' to 'up to date'

Australia's definition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is set to change, with people aged over 16 years now only considered "up to date" with their vaccinations if they have had their booster shots.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

Australia reopening: tourists may need three vaccine jabs, suggests state premier

Victoria’s premier is pushing for proof of triple vaccination, not double

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

What's the difference in protection against Omicron between 2 doses and 3 doses of vaccine?

Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt said last week he expects the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to change the definition of “fully vaccinated” to three doses instead of two.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2022

16-17 year olds can now get their COVID boosters. Why not younger children?

Adolescents aged 16-17 are now eligible to receive their Pfizer vaccine booster, following the recommendation earlier this week from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022

ATAGI approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16 and 17-year-olds

Australia's vaccine advisory body approves a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for 16 and 17-year-olds.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

ATAGI considering whether to still use 'fully vaccinated' term to describe COVID jabs status

The term 'fully vaccinated' could be soon be replaced with 'up to date on vaccinations', as the government's vaccine advisory body weighs up other changes to the COVID-19 vaccine program.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

How long after COVID-19 infection can I get a booster? Here's what ATAGI recommends

What happens when you have a booster or vaccination scheduled when you're sick with COVID or soon after you recover?

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022