ATAGI's advice was given ahead of a winter which is expected to bring with it a spike in Covid-19 cases alongside a rise in flu cases (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)

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Booster for the booster: Fourth Covid jab approved by regulators

Vulnerable and older Australians will soon be able to get a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose, but the federal government says it is unlikely the extra booster will need to be rolled out to the rest of the population.

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Shot in the arm: Morrison seals deal for Moderna vaccine hub

Australia will get a manufacturing hub for mRNA vaccines as part of a multi-billion dollar agreement with pharmaceutical giant Moderna.

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Older Aussies may require second booster to halt winter spike

Australians could find out in a matter of weeks whether they need to receive a second Covid-19 vaccine booster ahead of a predicted winter surge in infections.

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Moderna vaccine comes online from Thursday for children aged 6-11

Children aged six to 11 will have access to the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday.

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Moderna vaccine approved for children

A second Covid-19 vaccine has been given the green light for children, with the medical regulator provisionally approving Moderna for those aged six years and older.