Tinnitus Awareness Week

What is tinnitus? People with tinnitus experience sounds that aren’t actually being made around them. Tinnitus is sometimes known as ‘ringing in the ears’, but if you have the condition you might hear humming sounds, or hissing, whistling, clicking, roaring, whooshing or buzzing. The noise can be faint or loud, and it can occur in […]
ATAGI recommendations for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose in adolescents aged 16-17 years

Introduction Comirnaty (Pfizer) was registered by the TGA on 28 January 2022 for use as a booster in the 16–17 year age group. ATAGI now extends the recommendation of a booster dose to include all individuals aged 16-17 years. This clinical recommendation aims to maximise protection for this age group who are at a critical point in their secondary education […]