Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation

Novavax Approved as Booster Alternative for Australians 18 and Over

The Novavax COVID-19 protein vaccine has been approved by the ATAGI as a booster alternative to mRNA vaccines for Australians aged 18 and over. The ATAGI stated (pdf) that the Novavax ...

March 2, 2022BY Marina Zhang

Changing ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Definition to 3 Jabs Will Sow Confusion, Distrust: Vaccine Developer

The decision to change the definition of fully vaccinated from two to three jabs could create confusion for ...

February 17, 2022BY Daniel Y. Teng

Australian Health Body Says 4 to 5 Jabs May Be Needed to Remain ‘Fully Vaccinated’

The head of Australia's technical advisory body to the health minister has not ruled out changing the definition of ...

February 16, 2022BY Marina Zhang

Australians Will Need Third COVID-19 Shot to Be Considered Fully-Vaccinated

The ATAGI has updated its guidelines around COVID-19 vaccinations saying that Australians will need three COVID-19 vaccine doses to ...

February 11, 2022BY Marina Zhang

Australia Approves Boosters For 16 And Over

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have approved booster shots for teens aged 16 and above, ...

February 2, 2022BY Marina Zhang

Australia Approves Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine and New COVID Oral Drug Treatments

The national drug regulator has given the green light to the Novavax vaccine, along with two oral treatments ...

January 19, 2022BY Nina Nguyen