Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Booster vaccines approved for Australian 16-17 year olds amid battle against COVID-19 outbreaks

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CANBERRA – Australia’s medical regulator has approved coronavirus booster vaccines for teenagers aged 16-17 years old. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Friday announced it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for young people aged 16-17 years old in Australia. It is the first booster shot approved for people aged under 18 in Australia … Read more

Australia approves Novavax vaccine amid battle against Omicron wave

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CANBERRA – Australia approved the Novavax vaccine for people aged 18 and over on Monday, making it the fourth COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for use in Australia after AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended the Novavax vaccine be given in two doses, at least three weeks … Read more