Tag: VACCINE
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GREAT INTEREST FOR NOVAVAX ON THE MID NORTH COAST
The Novavax vaccine is rolling out across the Mid North Coast and local doctors and pharmacists are already seeing great interest. They believe anxiety surrounding other vaccines has caused many to only now roll up their sleeves.
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CALL TO VACCINATE CHILDREN AS NORTH COAST DOUBLE DOSE RATE HITS NEARLY 95% FOR ADULTS
The North Coast is now sitting at nearly 95 per cent double dose vaccination for adults – with attention shifting to protect some of the region’s youngest. With the region an anti-vaxxer stronghold for childhood illnesses long before the pandemic – a local paediatrician has moved to reassure parents about the covid jab.
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BRUNSWICK HEADS SCHOOL STUDENT LEADS ‘BRING BACK MY TEACHER’ CAMPAIGN
Dozens of people joined a young student, protesting to demand his unvaccinated teacher be allowed to return to work. The educator has an exemption for her covid jab.
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FAR NORTH COAST SCHOOLS FACING TEACHER SHORTAGES
Far North Coast schools and preschools are struggling to meet the November 8 deadline for all staff to be fully vaccinated. Many now face having to bring in staff from elsewhere, to finish up the year.
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ONE NEW COVID CASE IN CLARENCE VALLEY WHILE BYRON REACHES VACCINATION MILESTONE
The Northern New South Wales district recorded one new covid case, a mystery infection in the Clarence Valley. Investigations are underway to determine the source of the infection as well as contact tracing. It comes as the region yesterday reached a vaccination milestone, with a little over 80 per cent of Byron Bay residents now…
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MODERNA ON ITS WAY TO PHARMACIES
Vaccination efforts are ramping up in the Northern Rivers – with pharmacies at Ballina, Lismore and Casino soon offering the Moderna jab. It comes amid ongoing concern about the region’s vaccination rates – including at Byron Bay, where just under 35 per cent of residents have received their second dose. Another pop-up Pfizer clinic will…
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STUDY FINDS ASTRAZENECA NOT LINKED TO INCREASED RISK OF CLOTS
The British Medical journal has debunked the myths around the AstraZeneca vaccine. A leading Central Coast GP says updated findings have have shown the covid-19 vaccine does NOT cause blood clots, as once thought. (source: https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n774)
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FAR NORTH COAST GPS CLAIM CASH FOR JABS UNNECESSARY
Far North Coast GPs say a proposal to give residents cash for jabs is unnecessary. Demand for covid vaccines in the region is high but a lack of supply is causing a delay in the roll out.
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FAR NORTH COAST VACCINE STATS REVEALED
New data has revealed only 17 per cent of Richmond and Tweed residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The figure sees the region’s roll-out lag in comparison to much of the state. Almost 40 per cent of Far North Coast residents have had their first jab, compared with 42 percent in the Coffs Harbour-Grafton area.…
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DOCTOR URGES PEOPLE TO GET VACCINATED BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
A GP in Taree is concerned about the numbers of people on the Mid North Coast opting to get vaccinated. Taree Respiratory Clinic has had to reduce its vaccinating hours due to a smaller demand than anticipated – with people being urged to take up the opportunity to protect themselves and others.