COVID-19

• COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions

  We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in our COVID-19 FAQ, and we update them regularly as new information becomes available. 

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• COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions

  We answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about COVID-19 in children, vaccines available in Australia, vaccine safety and schooling.

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• COVID-19 vaccination: summary for immunisation providers

  We have developed a new page that provides an 'all-in-one-place' summary of new and updated information and advice on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program to assist immunisation providers.

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• NACCHO-NCIRS COVID-19 FAQ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and NCIRS have jointly developed a resource that provides information about COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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• Recommendations for developing COVID-19 vaccine communication materials

  We have developed a new resource for organisations promoting COVID-19 vaccines to guide them in creating targeted communications and to address questions and concerns that people may have.

  The guide, informed by a review of global literature, highlights factors that may influence acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. The guide also offers recommendations for developing COVID-19 communication materials.

  Access the guide here

• Clinical recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines

  A list of all the clinical guidance from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients, advice about rare side effects, contraindications, precautions and adverse effects is available on a dedicated webpage on the Australian Government Department of Health website. 

• Resources for COVID-19 vaccine providers

  A list of resources for vaccine providers to use when talking with patients about COVID-19 vaccines. This includes resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and translated resources in many community languages and is available on a dedicated webpage on the Australian Government Department of Health website. 

• Vaccine Clinic Finder

  The Vaccine Clinic Finder is the best way to find and book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
   

• COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program

  The COVID-19 vaccination training program includes a series of modules and is mandatory, free and accredited for individuals involved in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. 

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• COVID-19 vaccine safety and side effects

  Find out how vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, are tested for safety before they are approved for use in Australia here.
   

• Therapeutic Goods Administration

  The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is responsible for monitoring the safety of all vaccines approved for use in Australia. TGA has put in place a comprehensive system to capture reports of adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination, through:

  • Australia's well-established safety monitoring processes for vaccines
  • Enhancements to vaccine safety monitoring as described in the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring Plan
  • Active surveillance by SMS or email through AusVaxSafety

   

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• AusVaxSafety

  The AusVaxSafety system, coordinated by NCIRS and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, will be conducting comprehensive active safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines. This is to ensure the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and provide clinician and consumer confidence in the vaccination program.

  Read more here

• Australian Capital Territory

  Information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program roll out in the Australian Capital Territory is available here.

   

   

• New South Wales

  COVID-19 vaccination in NSW

• Northern Territory

  The Northern Territory government has developed resources to provide information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program roll out. 

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• Queensland

  The Queensland government has developed a web page to provide information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program.

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• South Australia

  The South Australian government's COVID-19 vaccinations web page provides information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program roll out in the state.  

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• Tasmania

  The Tasmanian government has developed resources to provide information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program roll out.

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• Victoria

  The Victorian government has developed information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program in Victoria.

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• Western Australia

  WA Health has developed a range of resources about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program.

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• WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Safety

  The WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Safety has developed videos and podcasts for health workers and the public to address common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

  Access these resources here