Tag: mRNA vaccines
Why has my child’s vaccination been cancelled? We’re reliant on overseas supply and a complex logistics network
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Reports of GPs cancelling or postponing COVID vaccine appointments for 5-11 year olds are piling up, with desperate parents expressing anger and fear about how...
How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination? Do we need booster shots? 2 immunology experts explain
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An important factor in achieving herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is is how long the vaccines protect you.
If a...
What’s Australia’s first local Pfizer-style COVID vaccine? And when might it be in our arms? An mRNA expert explains
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Australia has struggled to get enough Pfizer doses to meet Australians’ growing demand for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Australia has been producing doses of AstraZeneca since March, but...