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Novavax Approved as Booster Alternative for Australians 18 and Over

March 2, 2022
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The Novavax COVID-19 protein vaccine has been approved by the ATAGI as a booster alternative to mRNA vaccines for Australians aged 18 and over. The ATAGI stated (pdf) that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine currently has “limited evidence” on its safety and immunogenicity as a booster, but is acceptable as a third shot if “no other COVID-19…

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Australia Approves Moderna Vaccine For 6 to 11s

February 23, 2022
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The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved as the primary course for children aged 6 to 11 in Australia. Speaking at the press conference on Feb. 23, Health Minister Greg Hunt said Moderna gives “more choice and flexibility” for parents along with the Pfizer vaccine which is approved for children aged 5 and older….

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