Tag: COVID-19 vaccines
What’s the Delta COVID variant found in Melbourne? Is it more infectious and does it spread more in kids? A virologist explains
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Victoria’s current COVID outbreak took another turn last week when a new variant was discovered by health authorities. It’s not clear whether this...
It’s time for Australia to drop its phased approach to the vaccine rollout
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Australia’s vaccine rollout has attracted significant criticism for its slow pace.
Around 13% of Australians have now received at least one vaccine dose, compared to, for...
COVID is surging in unvaccinated Taiwan. Australia should take heed
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Alarm bells rang internationally last week when Taiwan announced it was moving to its second highest COVID alert level after a recent...
I’m over 50 and hesitant about the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. Should I wait for Pfizer?
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It’s been well documented that there’s a significant level of vaccine hesitancy in the Australian community at the moment. This appears to be...
I’m over 50 and can now get my COVID vaccine. Can I talk to the GP first? Do I need a painkiller? What else...
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People aged 50 and over are now officially eligible to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from selected GPs.
Although some practices have had permission to provide...
What is the Moderna COVID vaccine? Does it work, and is it safe?
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Overnight, Boston-based pharmaceutical company Moderna announced a new supply agreement with Australia for 25 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
The deal includes...