Tag: COVID-19 vaccine
Australia has not learned the lessons of its bungled COVID vaccine rollout
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Australia is now over four months into its COVID vaccine rollout, and it’s still not going well.
At the six-week mark, I...
What is Novavax, Australia’s third COVID vaccine option? And when will we get it?
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As AstraZeneca is no longer the preferred vaccine for Australian adults under 50, attention is turning to what other COVID-19 vaccine options are...
Data suggest no increased risk of blood clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine. Australia shouldn’t pause its rollout
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Ireland and the Netherlands have temporarily paused their rollouts of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, due to concerns about blood clots.
The move follows reports from Norway over...
Do I need to register for a COVID vaccine? How will I know when it’s my turn? Vaccine rollout questions answered
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Australia is now more than a week into rolling out the Pfizer vaccine, while AstraZeneca shots are due to start from next week. But...
How do we know the COVID vaccine won’t have long-term side-effects?
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As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins this week, many people still have questions about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, both in the short and...
Can I choose what vaccine I get? What if I have allergies or side-effects? Key COVID vaccine rollout questions answered
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Australia’s keenly awaited COVID vaccine rollout begins today, with the ultimate goal of vaccinating all Australians by October.
Here are the answers to...