Prime Minister Scott Morrison has signed an agreement for Moderna vaccines to be manufactured in Australia. (Photo: AAP Image/Darren England)

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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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UQ and Moderna sign up to tackle the next pandemic

The University of Queensland has struck a crucial deal with pharmaceutical giant Moderna with a goal of potentially developing vaccines against diseases like dengue fever and possibly anti-microbial resistant bacteria.

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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.

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'Extraordinary achievement': Australia passes 90 per cent mark for first jabs

Australia is set to surpass the 90 per cent first dose vaccination coverage rate this afternoon, in what the health minister says will be an “extraordinary” achievement.

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Big pharma firms lashed for not helping poor

Major pharmaceutical companies that have developed COVID-19 vaccines have been accused of fuelling a human rights crisis over their refusal to boost supply in poorer countries.