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Older Adults Should Get COVID Booster Shot This Spring, CDC Says

The current booster dose is meant for older adults at least four months after a previous dose, or at least three months after a COVID-19 infection.

Medical Daily · Feb 29, 2024

Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

The CDC said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot.

WEKU · Feb 29, 2024

Australians encouraged to continue getting booster jabs

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Australian government recommends that all adults get booster jabs in accordance with the latest health advice.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

What does Queensland’s Covid-19 mandates ruling mean for other vaccines and other states?

The state’s supreme court found the vaccine rules for police were unlawful and those for paramedics were ineffective. Here’s what the judgment means

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

Queensland koalas to get vaccine against chlamydia

Koala populations in southeast Queensland will be vaccinated against chlamydia, with the local council hoping Brisbane will become 'koala capital of Australia'.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Morning Mail: Muslim leaders boycott state dinners, businessman visa case, Palmer claims anti-vaccine mandate ‘victory’

Peak bodies have rejected invitations to iftar dinners in anger at Gaza response

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak

Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida

Salon · Feb 27, 2024

Pulse Polio Immunisation drive on March 3

Health department arranges 23,471 booths, including mobile and transit booths, to administer the vaccine to children. A total of 46,942 volunteers and 1,564 supervisors have been trained to conduct the drive in the State.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Hyderabad’s Biological E. to make 50 million doses of Takeda’s dengue vaccine

Takeda and Hyderabad-based vaccine maker Biological E. have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate access to the Japanese firm’s QDENGA dengue vaccine (TAK-003) multi-dose vials.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Palmer claims 'victory' in funding COVID vaccine case

Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024