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COVID-19 antivirals: Millions are now eligible, but the drugs are no substitute for boosters

Millions of Australians are now eligible for using antivirals to prevent serious illness or death from COVID-19. But it's complicated.

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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.

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Australia faces ‘dire’ shortage of more than 300 medicines, doctors and pharmacists warn

Drugs for diabetes, hormone replacement, depression, nausea and stroke among those listed by the TGA as in short supply

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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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Covid vaccine provisionally approved in Australia for children aged six months to six years

Moderna’s paediatric dose will become available only after Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation gives advice

The Guardian - AU

Therapeutic Goods Administration approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young children

As the national medical regulator approves the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years old, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly warns the nation is only at the beginning of an Omicron wave that is already increasing pressure on the hospital system.

ABC News

Medicinal cannabis prescriptions have topped 260,000 – and Sam has one of them

Total medicinal cannabis prescriptions have topped 260,000. But doctors say there's little evidence it can treat the conditions it's being prescribed for.

The New Daily

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Editorial: COVID drugs require better delivery

It's time that the health system made transplant patients a priority.

Newcastle Herald

RATs for flu exist – should we be self-testing for that too?

Flu season has begun uncharacteristically early this year, and so far we’ve seen around 187,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, 1,323 hospitalisations, and 113 deaths.

The Conversation

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

Lucas' Papaw Ointment batches recalled over threat to immunocompromised

Eleven batches of the widely used product are recalled due to microbiological contamination. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately if it is from the affected batches.

ABC News

Lucas’ papaw ointment urgently recalled

Lucas' Papaw Remedies is recalling several batches of its popular papaw ointment due to potential microbial contamination.

The New Daily

Pfizer vaccines that target Omicron variant pass first step to approval in Australia

The TGA’s ‘provisional determination’ for two vaccines comes as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants drive new wave of Covid cases

The Guardian - AU

New clinic to provide COVID-19 prevention treatment for immunocompromised patients

A new clinic in Melbourne will administer a COVID-19 treatment for high-risk, immunocompromised patients. It comes as Australia's death toll from the virus exceeds 10,000 and experts call for continued caution.

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Covid rapid antigen test supplier rejects allegations by TGA of ‘serial non-compliance’

Hough Pharma says it ‘continually provided efficacy, safety and variant data’ to TGA and prides itself on customer service

The Guardian - AU

Covid rapid antigen test supplier fined more than $100,000 by TGA for ‘non-compliance’

Hough Pharma, which supplies home tests to Coles and Woolworths, allegedly failed to provide reports or appropriate customer support

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4 Top-Rated Energy Stocks With Huge Momentum

Oil prices have been skyrocketing amid the global supply crunch and the heightened demand. With oil prices expected to remain elevated, top-rated energy stocks Western Midstream (WES), Birchcliff Energy (BIREF), PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), and TransGlobe (TGA), which have been soaring this year, might be ideal buys now. Read on.

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Attention All Snotty Noses: We Just Found Out When At-Home Flu RATS Will Be Arriving In Aus

“Is it COVID or is it the flu?” — Everyone.

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Covid vaccines may soon be approved for young children in the US – will Australia do the same?

Moderna and Pfizer vaccine trials for children six months to five years old look promising and experts say the TGA is likely to approve both

The Conversation

FatBlaster Max has just been banned. Why? Here’s everything you need to know about diet supplements

Australia’s regulator has banned FatBlaster Max, an over-the-counter pill that claimed (with no evidence) to be able to help you lose weight.

ABC News

Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are on the verge of approval for US kids under five. When could it happen in Australia?

After US regulators took a major step towards approving COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five, here's what you need to know about the possibility of something similar happening in Australia.

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Is Vermilion Energy a Smart Oil & Gas Stock to Invest In?

Renowned Canada-based oil and gas company Vermilion Energy (VET) reported impressive first-quarter financials. The price of VET’s shares has gained in percentage double digits so far this year, outperforming the broader markets, thanks to soaring energy prices. However, given surging market volatility, will VET be able to maintain its upward…

The Guardian - AU

Let doctors use MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD and depression, former ADF boss says

Chris Barrie says he hopes common sense will prevail and the TGA will allow drug to be more readily used to treat patients

The New Daily

TGA restricts weight-loss drug to diabetics after TikTok blamed for shortage

A weight-loss drug approved for use by people withy type 2 diabetes has been hijacked by large numbers of people on TikTok.

The Guardian - AU

Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

TGA urges GPs to limit prescriptions to approved use for diabetes management amid surge in off-label demand

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