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AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was a critical part of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

COVID is surging: have you had your booster?

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

Should we Still be Using RATs to Test for COVID? 4 key Questions Answered

We’re currently navigating an eighth wave of COVID infections in Australia. However the threat COVID poses to us is significantly less than it has ever been, thanks to immunity we’ve acquired through a combination of prior infection and vaccination.

What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

As the COVID virus continues to evolve, so does our vaccine response. From December 11, Australians will have access to new vaccines that offer better protection. These “monovalent” booster vaccines are expected to be a better match for currently circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID.

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. We’ve seen hints of this for a while. Case numbers and indicators of severe disease began rising in Victoria in August. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Nobel prize goes to scientists whose work was integral to COVID vaccine development

The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines.

Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Deficits in Long COVID

In a groundbreaking revelation poised to reshape our understanding of long COVID’s impact on cognition, researchers from UNSW Sydney and St. Vincent’s Hospital have successfully identified a pivotal metabolic pathway associated with the notorious “brain fog” experienced by individuals grappling with the aftermath of prolonged COVID-19 infection.

New Zealand Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions Tonight

As of 12:01 am on Tuesday, August 15, New Zealand is taking a significant step forward in its battle against COVID-19.

What is POTS? And how is the debilitating condition related to long COVID?

POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been hearing more about recently.

‘Brain fog’ of long COVID comparable to ageing 10 years, says study

A new study looks into the effects of brain fog and COVID, particularly in those that had more than three months of symptoms.

Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response. These groups include older adults and people with weakened immune systems, for example due to cancer or other medical conditions. They tend to already be at heightened risk from COVID.

Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know

If you have respiratory symptoms as we head towards winter and flu season, could it be COVID or the flu? Or something else entirely?

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Covid-19 Update

AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

COVID is surging: have you had your booster?

Should we Still be Using RATs to Test for COVID? 4 key Questions Answered

What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Nobel prize goes to scientists whose work was integral to COVID vaccine development

Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Deficits in Long COVID

New Zealand Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions Tonight

What is POTS? And how is the debilitating condition related to long COVID?

‘Brain fog’ of long COVID comparable to ageing 10 years, says study

Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know

China’s COVID cases may have hit 900 million. What’s headed our way?

Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory

Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID

Australia to scrap mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Is chronic pain ruling your life? Lady Gaga is now pain-free thanks to mental health therapy

Academics answer your COVID vaccine questions

How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself

A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk – here’s what to expect

Could I have had COVID and not realised it?

Four strange COVID symptoms you might not have heard about

What’s the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

Returning to work after COVID: What to look out for and when to return

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Covid-19 Update

AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

COVID is surging: have you had your booster?

Should we Still be Using RATs to Test for COVID? 4 key Questions Answered

What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Nobel prize goes to scientists whose work was integral to COVID vaccine development

Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Deficits in Long COVID

New Zealand Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions Tonight

What is POTS? And how is the debilitating condition related to long COVID?

‘Brain fog’ of long COVID comparable to ageing 10 years, says study

Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know

China’s COVID cases may have hit 900 million. What’s headed our way?

Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory

Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID

Australia to scrap mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Is chronic pain ruling your life? Lady Gaga is now pain-free thanks to mental health therapy

Academics answer your COVID vaccine questions

How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself

A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk – here’s what to expect

Could I have had COVID and not realised it?

Four strange COVID symptoms you might not have heard about

What’s the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

Returning to work after COVID: What to look out for and when to return

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