13
Oct
A new Omicron-specific version of the Moderna (a.k.a bivalent Moderna) vaccine is now available to the Australian public.
Who is eligible?
Last month, the Australian...
Tag Archives: vaccine
12
Oct
On wastage
It was announced that from 11.59pm on 12 October, Victorians will no longer be required to report a positive COVID-19 test to health authorities nor to...
30
Sep
In a media release dated 27th September, Professor Jane Halton AO presented her independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment procurements to the Government.
Her recommendations covered the...
21
Sep
The development of COVID-19 vaccines has been a landmark breakthrough in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most vaccinated individuals have either had mild to well-tolerated reactions to them. But is...
14
Sep
On 29 August, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approved Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX Bivalent Original/Omicron, for use as a booster dose in adults 18 years and over. This is the...
16
Jun
Current boosters are the same formulations as the first authorised doses which were formulated based on the original strain of the coronavirus. It’s important to note that these formulations still offer protection...
16
Jun
Amid concerns over waning immunity against COVID-19, healthcare workers in hospitals across Victoria are waiting to become eligible for a fourth dose (or 2nd booster). Premier Daniel Andrews revealed his intention to...
10
Jun
With flu season underway in Australia and an increasing number of cases already confirmed, people are are already being urged to receive their influenza shot as early as possible. The Victorian government...
04
May
As we enter the third year of the pandemic, long COVID has become an increasingly important concern.
Long COVID is characterised by COVID-19 symptoms that last longer than three...
24
Feb
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (aka CDC, the US national public health agency responsible for the protection of public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and...