Amelia Peaceful
@ameliapeaceful.bsky.social
Love feel-good animal stories and am interested in politics, spirituality and health. Hoping for a pandemic-free world. No DMs please 🦋
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ATAGI
1) 2023: Eligibility For 2 Vax Doses
-Ages: 65+ yrs
-Persons aged 18-64 yrs with "severe immunocompromise" (Linked info)
health.gov.au/news/atagi-u...
2) 2023: Eligibility For 1 Dose
-Ages: 18-64 yrs
-Ages: 5-17 yrs with "medical comorbidities"
www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2...
1) 2023: Eligibility For 2 Vax Doses
-Ages: 65+ yrs
-Persons aged 18-64 yrs with "severe immunocompromise" (Linked info)
health.gov.au/news/atagi-u...
2) 2023: Eligibility For 1 Dose
-Ages: 18-64 yrs
-Ages: 5-17 yrs with "medical comorbidities"
www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2...
November 22, 2023 at 11:29 PM
ATAGI
1) 2023: Eligibility For 2 Vax Doses
-Ages: 65+ yrs
-Persons aged 18-64 yrs with "severe immunocompromise" (Linked info)
health.gov.au/news/atagi-u...
2) 2023: Eligibility For 1 Dose
-Ages: 18-64 yrs
-Ages: 5-17 yrs with "medical comorbidities"
www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2...
1) 2023: Eligibility For 2 Vax Doses
-Ages: 65+ yrs
-Persons aged 18-64 yrs with "severe immunocompromise" (Linked info)
health.gov.au/news/atagi-u...
2) 2023: Eligibility For 1 Dose
-Ages: 18-64 yrs
-Ages: 5-17 yrs with "medical comorbidities"
www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2...
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AUST: Minimum Of 6 AC COVID Deaths Per Day
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"Covid is killing at least 6 people a day in Australian AC homes, as new figures show two thirds of elderly residents have not had a booster in the last 6 months"
Listed In Article: All ACFs with cases & deaths 👈
archive.is/hGIiX
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"Covid is killing at least 6 people a day in Australian AC homes, as new figures show two thirds of elderly residents have not had a booster in the last 6 months"
Listed In Article: All ACFs with cases & deaths 👈
archive.is/hGIiX
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November 23, 2023 at 8:09 AM
AUST: Minimum Of 6 AC COVID Deaths Per Day
Free Link
"Covid is killing at least 6 people a day in Australian AC homes, as new figures show two thirds of elderly residents have not had a booster in the last 6 months"
Listed In Article: All ACFs with cases & deaths 👈
archive.is/hGIiX
Free Link
"Covid is killing at least 6 people a day in Australian AC homes, as new figures show two thirds of elderly residents have not had a booster in the last 6 months"
Listed In Article: All ACFs with cases & deaths 👈
archive.is/hGIiX
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Aust: Covid Deaths 📌
Incomplete (Refer Notes)
3/11/2023
• This Week: 41
• Since 2020: 23,118
• 2023: 5,902
C19 Deaths 🕯️
◊ VIC: 36*
◊ SA: 4 (Unclear if monthly/week)
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 70s)
◊ TAS: 0
◊ WA: 0
Notes
◊ Monthly: NSW, QLD (Fed data)
◊ Fortnightly: NT
* Source: @dbRaevn
Incomplete (Refer Notes)
3/11/2023
• This Week: 41
• Since 2020: 23,118
• 2023: 5,902
C19 Deaths 🕯️
◊ VIC: 36*
◊ SA: 4 (Unclear if monthly/week)
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 70s)
◊ TAS: 0
◊ WA: 0
Notes
◊ Monthly: NSW, QLD (Fed data)
◊ Fortnightly: NT
* Source: @dbRaevn
November 3, 2023 at 5:45 AM
Aust: Covid Deaths 📌
Incomplete (Refer Notes)
3/11/2023
• This Week: 41
• Since 2020: 23,118
• 2023: 5,902
C19 Deaths 🕯️
◊ VIC: 36*
◊ SA: 4 (Unclear if monthly/week)
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 70s)
◊ TAS: 0
◊ WA: 0
Notes
◊ Monthly: NSW, QLD (Fed data)
◊ Fortnightly: NT
* Source: @dbRaevn
Incomplete (Refer Notes)
3/11/2023
• This Week: 41
• Since 2020: 23,118
• 2023: 5,902
C19 Deaths 🕯️
◊ VIC: 36*
◊ SA: 4 (Unclear if monthly/week)
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 70s)
◊ TAS: 0
◊ WA: 0
Notes
◊ Monthly: NSW, QLD (Fed data)
◊ Fortnightly: NT
* Source: @dbRaevn
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VIC Hospitals Placed On Stage 2 Health System Response 📌
The VIC CHO noted on Sky News today that hospitals will be placed on Stage 2 from midnight
Stage 2 Includes
-Workforce constraints
-Possible deferment of non-urgent surgery
Source Of Attached Table: The Age - 16/7/2022
The VIC CHO noted on Sky News today that hospitals will be placed on Stage 2 from midnight
Stage 2 Includes
-Workforce constraints
-Possible deferment of non-urgent surgery
Source Of Attached Table: The Age - 16/7/2022
November 3, 2023 at 5:43 AM
VIC Hospitals Placed On Stage 2 Health System Response 📌
The VIC CHO noted on Sky News today that hospitals will be placed on Stage 2 from midnight
Stage 2 Includes
-Workforce constraints
-Possible deferment of non-urgent surgery
Source Of Attached Table: The Age - 16/7/2022
The VIC CHO noted on Sky News today that hospitals will be placed on Stage 2 from midnight
Stage 2 Includes
-Workforce constraints
-Possible deferment of non-urgent surgery
Source Of Attached Table: The Age - 16/7/2022
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AUST: Medicare & Bulk Billing 📌
1/11/2023
1) From Today - Increased Medicare Subsidies For GPs Include
-Pensioners
-CMW Concession Card holders
-Children <16 yrs
-Areas in rural & regional Australia
2) New Medicare Rebate
-60+ min consultations
www.pm.gov.au/media/medica...
1/11/2023
1) From Today - Increased Medicare Subsidies For GPs Include
-Pensioners
-CMW Concession Card holders
-Children <16 yrs
-Areas in rural & regional Australia
2) New Medicare Rebate
-60+ min consultations
www.pm.gov.au/media/medica...
Medicare bulk billing strengthened as largest investment in 40 years takes effect | Prime Minister o...
www.pm.gov.au
November 1, 2023 at 12:07 AM
AUST: Medicare & Bulk Billing 📌
1/11/2023
1) From Today - Increased Medicare Subsidies For GPs Include
-Pensioners
-CMW Concession Card holders
-Children <16 yrs
-Areas in rural & regional Australia
2) New Medicare Rebate
-60+ min consultations
www.pm.gov.au/media/medica...
1/11/2023
1) From Today - Increased Medicare Subsidies For GPs Include
-Pensioners
-CMW Concession Card holders
-Children <16 yrs
-Areas in rural & regional Australia
2) New Medicare Rebate
-60+ min consultations
www.pm.gov.au/media/medica...
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Time To Mitigate 😷
VIC's Acting CHO: Victorians are asked to "Consider masking up again" as Covid cases surge
C19 cases are rising across most of Aust
NSW CHO: Growing Covid cases as Flu & RSV fall - C19 expect to peak by end of year
Audio: 2.16 Mins
www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
VIC's Acting CHO: Victorians are asked to "Consider masking up again" as Covid cases surge
C19 cases are rising across most of Aust
NSW CHO: Growing Covid cases as Flu & RSV fall - C19 expect to peak by end of year
Audio: 2.16 Mins
www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
Melbournians urged to mask up as COVID cases rise
Trusted and independent source of local, national and world news. In-depth analysis, business, sport, weather and more.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Time To Mitigate 😷
VIC's Acting CHO: Victorians are asked to "Consider masking up again" as Covid cases surge
C19 cases are rising across most of Aust
NSW CHO: Growing Covid cases as Flu & RSV fall - C19 expect to peak by end of year
Audio: 2.16 Mins
www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
VIC's Acting CHO: Victorians are asked to "Consider masking up again" as Covid cases surge
C19 cases are rising across most of Aust
NSW CHO: Growing Covid cases as Flu & RSV fall - C19 expect to peak by end of year
Audio: 2.16 Mins
www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
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Aust Govts & LC Denial 📌
"The researchers found Aust lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility & availability of trustworthy public health information, & adequate multidisciplinary LC services to meet demand"
Note: We have no LC Medicare item No/s to establish Nos
"The researchers found Aust lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility & availability of trustworthy public health information, & adequate multidisciplinary LC services to meet demand"
Note: We have no LC Medicare item No/s to establish Nos
Aust LC Response: Below International Standards 📌
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging
Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.
www.rmit.edu.au
October 23, 2023 at 4:21 AM
Aust Govts & LC Denial 📌
"The researchers found Aust lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility & availability of trustworthy public health information, & adequate multidisciplinary LC services to meet demand"
Note: We have no LC Medicare item No/s to establish Nos
"The researchers found Aust lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility & availability of trustworthy public health information, & adequate multidisciplinary LC services to meet demand"
Note: We have no LC Medicare item No/s to establish Nos
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Aust LC Response: Below International Standards 📌
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging
Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.
www.rmit.edu.au
October 23, 2023 at 3:30 AM
Aust LC Response: Below International Standards 📌
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"
90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms
Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds
Research: RMIT University & Northern Health
www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
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AHPPC & Covid Data 📌
◊ "Data & reports on C19 will continue to be published & updated regularly"
◊ "C19 reporting will TRANSITION to focus on indicators"
◊ "Reporting frequency will be REDUCED to allow more meaningful assessments of disease transmission & impact over time"
◊ "Data & reports on C19 will continue to be published & updated regularly"
◊ "C19 reporting will TRANSITION to focus on indicators"
◊ "Reporting frequency will be REDUCED to allow more meaningful assessments of disease transmission & impact over time"
NEW: AHPPC & Aust's CMO Declare That Covid Is No Longer A Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance 📌
"Aust has shifted to managing C19 consistent with other common communicable diseases, focusing on prevention, reducing transmission" mgt etc.
www.health.gov.au/news/ahppc-s....
"Aust has shifted to managing C19 consistent with other common communicable diseases, focusing on prevention, reducing transmission" mgt etc.
www.health.gov.au/news/ahppc-s....
www.health.gov.au
October 21, 2023 at 8:29 AM
AHPPC & Covid Data 📌
◊ "Data & reports on C19 will continue to be published & updated regularly"
◊ "C19 reporting will TRANSITION to focus on indicators"
◊ "Reporting frequency will be REDUCED to allow more meaningful assessments of disease transmission & impact over time"
◊ "Data & reports on C19 will continue to be published & updated regularly"
◊ "C19 reporting will TRANSITION to focus on indicators"
◊ "Reporting frequency will be REDUCED to allow more meaningful assessments of disease transmission & impact over time"
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Covid Case Nos In Aged Care
21/10/2023
P2 - VIC
Current C19 Cases 📊
◊ AC Residents: Rising cases
◊ AC Staff: Rising cases
21/10/2023
P2 - VIC
Current C19 Cases 📊
◊ AC Residents: Rising cases
◊ AC Staff: Rising cases
October 21, 2023 at 4:30 AM
Covid Case Nos In Aged Care
21/10/2023
P2 - VIC
Current C19 Cases 📊
◊ AC Residents: Rising cases
◊ AC Staff: Rising cases
21/10/2023
P2 - VIC
Current C19 Cases 📊
◊ AC Residents: Rising cases
◊ AC Staff: Rising cases
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Aust: Weekly C19 Deaths 📌
20/10/2023
• This Wk: 66
• Last Wk: 51
• Since 2020: 23,024
• 2023: 5,808
◊ VIC: 32*
◊ NSW: 19**
◊ QLD: 8*
◊ WA: 6 (30s, 60s, 80-90+)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ ACT: 0
NA
◊ NT: Fortnightly
◊ SA: Monthly
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
20/10/2023
• This Wk: 66
• Last Wk: 51
• Since 2020: 23,024
• 2023: 5,808
◊ VIC: 32*
◊ NSW: 19**
◊ QLD: 8*
◊ WA: 6 (30s, 60s, 80-90+)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ ACT: 0
NA
◊ NT: Fortnightly
◊ SA: Monthly
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
October 20, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Aust: Weekly C19 Deaths 📌
20/10/2023
• This Wk: 66
• Last Wk: 51
• Since 2020: 23,024
• 2023: 5,808
◊ VIC: 32*
◊ NSW: 19**
◊ QLD: 8*
◊ WA: 6 (30s, 60s, 80-90+)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ ACT: 0
NA
◊ NT: Fortnightly
◊ SA: Monthly
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
20/10/2023
• This Wk: 66
• Last Wk: 51
• Since 2020: 23,024
• 2023: 5,808
◊ VIC: 32*
◊ NSW: 19**
◊ QLD: 8*
◊ WA: 6 (30s, 60s, 80-90+)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ ACT: 0
NA
◊ NT: Fortnightly
◊ SA: Monthly
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
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Liver Damage - Not Due to Covid - Due to Stress From C19 That Increased Drinking 📌
This is not a study about C19 causing liver damage - instead it is about how some people are experiencing extreme stress due to C19 which causes some to increase their drinking of alcohol to numb their emotional pain
This is not a study about C19 causing liver damage - instead it is about how some people are experiencing extreme stress due to C19 which causes some to increase their drinking of alcohol to numb their emotional pain
Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased rates of liver disease, transplants
Transplant centers across the U.S. are reporting an increase in patients with alcohol liver disease due to pandemic drinking that are now in need of liver transplants.
abcnews.go.com
October 18, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Liver Damage - Not Due to Covid - Due to Stress From C19 That Increased Drinking 📌
This is not a study about C19 causing liver damage - instead it is about how some people are experiencing extreme stress due to C19 which causes some to increase their drinking of alcohol to numb their emotional pain
This is not a study about C19 causing liver damage - instead it is about how some people are experiencing extreme stress due to C19 which causes some to increase their drinking of alcohol to numb their emotional pain
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Nasal Vaccines (NV)
Dr Eric Topol: "The big gap in our armamentarium is an easy to administer, durable, potent, variant-proof, safe nasal vaccine that blocks infections & transmission"
NVs would return us to "pre-pandemic life"
NVs may arrive late 2024
erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-nasa...
Dr Eric Topol: "The big gap in our armamentarium is an easy to administer, durable, potent, variant-proof, safe nasal vaccine that blocks infections & transmission"
NVs would return us to "pre-pandemic life"
NVs may arrive late 2024
erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-nasa...
Covid Nasal Vaccines Get A Boost
Facts, data, and analytics about biomedical matters.
erictopol.substack.com
October 14, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Nasal Vaccines (NV)
Dr Eric Topol: "The big gap in our armamentarium is an easy to administer, durable, potent, variant-proof, safe nasal vaccine that blocks infections & transmission"
NVs would return us to "pre-pandemic life"
NVs may arrive late 2024
erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-nasa...
Dr Eric Topol: "The big gap in our armamentarium is an easy to administer, durable, potent, variant-proof, safe nasal vaccine that blocks infections & transmission"
NVs would return us to "pre-pandemic life"
NVs may arrive late 2024
erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-nasa...
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BACKGROUND: Operation Nasal Vaccine-Lightning Speed To Counter C19
Dr Eric Topol & Prof Akiko Iwasaki
Nasal Vaccines: “achieve population-wide respiratory mucosal immunity” & “help us get ahead of the virus & build on the initial success of C19 vaccines”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Dr Eric Topol & Prof Akiko Iwasaki
Nasal Vaccines: “achieve population-wide respiratory mucosal immunity” & “help us get ahead of the virus & build on the initial success of C19 vaccines”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Operation Nasal Vaccine—Lightning speed to counter COVID-19
Given the poor ability of intramuscular mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to induce robust immunity in the respiratory mucosa, a push for a nasal vaccine strategy is needed.
www.science.org
October 14, 2023 at 11:29 PM
BACKGROUND: Operation Nasal Vaccine-Lightning Speed To Counter C19
Dr Eric Topol & Prof Akiko Iwasaki
Nasal Vaccines: “achieve population-wide respiratory mucosal immunity” & “help us get ahead of the virus & build on the initial success of C19 vaccines”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Dr Eric Topol & Prof Akiko Iwasaki
Nasal Vaccines: “achieve population-wide respiratory mucosal immunity” & “help us get ahead of the virus & build on the initial success of C19 vaccines”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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No masking for the PM as he attended an aged care facility yesterday - and no interest in Covid deaths, long Covid, Covid related illnesses or excess C19 deaths
It's a clear NO from the PM when it comes to Covid 🙈
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs 💗
It's a clear NO from the PM when it comes to Covid 🙈
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs 💗
October 13, 2023 at 9:03 AM
No masking for the PM as he attended an aged care facility yesterday - and no interest in Covid deaths, long Covid, Covid related illnesses or excess C19 deaths
It's a clear NO from the PM when it comes to Covid 🙈
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs 💗
It's a clear NO from the PM when it comes to Covid 🙈
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs 💗
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
Weekly Covid Data: AUST
13/10/2023
P1of4
C19 Deaths 📊
Last 10 Days: 51 (-8)
Since 2020: 22,960
2023: 5,744
Hospital 🏥
Hosp: 1,057* (+24)
ICU: 25 (+1)
Short-Term Trends 📋
◊ Hosp: Small increase
◊ ICU: Plus 1
◊ Range Of C19 deaths Since 11/8/2023: 37 - 76
*SA: Fed data
13/10/2023
P1of4
C19 Deaths 📊
Last 10 Days: 51 (-8)
Since 2020: 22,960
2023: 5,744
Hospital 🏥
Hosp: 1,057* (+24)
ICU: 25 (+1)
Short-Term Trends 📋
◊ Hosp: Small increase
◊ ICU: Plus 1
◊ Range Of C19 deaths Since 11/8/2023: 37 - 76
*SA: Fed data
October 13, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Weekly Covid Data: AUST
13/10/2023
P1of4
C19 Deaths 📊
Last 10 Days: 51 (-8)
Since 2020: 22,960
2023: 5,744
Hospital 🏥
Hosp: 1,057* (+24)
ICU: 25 (+1)
Short-Term Trends 📋
◊ Hosp: Small increase
◊ ICU: Plus 1
◊ Range Of C19 deaths Since 11/8/2023: 37 - 76
*SA: Fed data
13/10/2023
P1of4
C19 Deaths 📊
Last 10 Days: 51 (-8)
Since 2020: 22,960
2023: 5,744
Hospital 🏥
Hosp: 1,057* (+24)
ICU: 25 (+1)
Short-Term Trends 📋
◊ Hosp: Small increase
◊ ICU: Plus 1
◊ Range Of C19 deaths Since 11/8/2023: 37 - 76
*SA: Fed data
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Aust: Weekly C19 Deaths 📌
13/10/2023
• This Week: 51
• Last Week: 59
• Since 2020: 22,960
• 2023: 5,744
◊ VIC: 24*
◊ NSW: 9**
◊ QLD: 7*
◊ WA: 7 (Ages: 50-79yrs & 90+)
◊ NT: 2
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 80s)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ SA: NA (Monthly)
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
13/10/2023
• This Week: 51
• Last Week: 59
• Since 2020: 22,960
• 2023: 5,744
◊ VIC: 24*
◊ NSW: 9**
◊ QLD: 7*
◊ WA: 7 (Ages: 50-79yrs & 90+)
◊ NT: 2
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 80s)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ SA: NA (Monthly)
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
October 13, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Aust: Weekly C19 Deaths 📌
13/10/2023
• This Week: 51
• Last Week: 59
• Since 2020: 22,960
• 2023: 5,744
◊ VIC: 24*
◊ NSW: 9**
◊ QLD: 7*
◊ WA: 7 (Ages: 50-79yrs & 90+)
◊ NT: 2
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 80s)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ SA: NA (Monthly)
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
13/10/2023
• This Week: 51
• Last Week: 59
• Since 2020: 22,960
• 2023: 5,744
◊ VIC: 24*
◊ NSW: 9**
◊ QLD: 7*
◊ WA: 7 (Ages: 50-79yrs & 90+)
◊ NT: 2
◊ ACT: 1 (Age: 80s)
◊ TAS: 1
◊ SA: NA (Monthly)
Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
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The Waiting Game ⏰
1) Has the Govt ordered the TGA approved the new updated Monovalent Vaccines?
2) When will ATAGI issue recommendations for use?
1) Has the Govt ordered the TGA approved the new updated Monovalent Vaccines?
2) When will ATAGI issue recommendations for use?
Australia - The TGA Has Approved Two Updated C19 Vaccines
Updated Monovalent XBB
vaccines have been currently approved as follows
1) Moderna for persons 12+
2) Pfizer for persons 5+
Note: Novavax has also applied for use
We must now wait for ATAGI recommendations
www.tga.gov.au/products/cov...
Updated Monovalent XBB
vaccines have been currently approved as follows
1) Moderna for persons 12+
2) Pfizer for persons 5+
Note: Novavax has also applied for use
We must now wait for ATAGI recommendations
www.tga.gov.au/products/cov...
www.tga.gov.au
October 11, 2023 at 7:13 PM
The Waiting Game ⏰
1) Has the Govt ordered the TGA approved the new updated Monovalent Vaccines?
2) When will ATAGI issue recommendations for use?
1) Has the Govt ordered the TGA approved the new updated Monovalent Vaccines?
2) When will ATAGI issue recommendations for use?
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Australia: Free Shingles Vax
From 1/Nov/23 "A 2-dose course of Shingrix® will be available for free for:
• People aged 65 years & older
• First Nations people aged 50 years & older
• Immunocompromised people aged 18 years & older with medical conditions" (listed)
www.health.gov.au/news/nationa...
From 1/Nov/23 "A 2-dose course of Shingrix® will be available for free for:
• People aged 65 years & older
• First Nations people aged 50 years & older
• Immunocompromised people aged 18 years & older with medical conditions" (listed)
www.health.gov.au/news/nationa...
October 8, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Australia: Free Shingles Vax
From 1/Nov/23 "A 2-dose course of Shingrix® will be available for free for:
• People aged 65 years & older
• First Nations people aged 50 years & older
• Immunocompromised people aged 18 years & older with medical conditions" (listed)
www.health.gov.au/news/nationa...
From 1/Nov/23 "A 2-dose course of Shingrix® will be available for free for:
• People aged 65 years & older
• First Nations people aged 50 years & older
• Immunocompromised people aged 18 years & older with medical conditions" (listed)
www.health.gov.au/news/nationa...
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Free Shingles Vax: 90% Protection 📌
Min Butler: "Shingrix is much more effective, about 90% effective in older Australians in preventing shingles"
Shingrix will REPLACE the existing Zostavax vax which only provides approx 40% protection
From: 1/11/23
For: Persons 65+ yrs & some with health issues
Min Butler: "Shingrix is much more effective, about 90% effective in older Australians in preventing shingles"
Shingrix will REPLACE the existing Zostavax vax which only provides approx 40% protection
From: 1/11/23
For: Persons 65+ yrs & some with health issues
Federal government makes new shingles vaccine free for older Australians from November 1
The risk of developing shingles increases with age. From next month a new vaccine against the virus, tipped to be 90 per cent effective, will be available through the National Immunisation Program fo...
www.abc.net.au
October 8, 2023 at 5:41 AM
Free Shingles Vax: 90% Protection 📌
Min Butler: "Shingrix is much more effective, about 90% effective in older Australians in preventing shingles"
Shingrix will REPLACE the existing Zostavax vax which only provides approx 40% protection
From: 1/11/23
For: Persons 65+ yrs & some with health issues
Min Butler: "Shingrix is much more effective, about 90% effective in older Australians in preventing shingles"
Shingrix will REPLACE the existing Zostavax vax which only provides approx 40% protection
From: 1/11/23
For: Persons 65+ yrs & some with health issues
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
Weekly Covid Data - Australia 📌
7/10/2023
For those interested in Covid data for all Aust jurisdictions, please refer to my Titter/X page (same name)
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs at this difficult time 💗
7/10/2023
For those interested in Covid data for all Aust jurisdictions, please refer to my Titter/X page (same name)
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs at this difficult time 💗
October 7, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Weekly Covid Data - Australia 📌
7/10/2023
For those interested in Covid data for all Aust jurisdictions, please refer to my Titter/X page (same name)
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs at this difficult time 💗
7/10/2023
For those interested in Covid data for all Aust jurisdictions, please refer to my Titter/X page (same name)
Condolences to all who suffered a Covid loss 🙏
Gratitude to all HCWs at this difficult time 💗
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
US CDC: 2/3s of C19 Hospitalisations Aged 65+ In 2023 📌
"All adults, especially those aged ≥65 years & others at high risk for progression to severe C19 illness, should reduce their risk" with:
1) Updated C19 vaccines
2) Actions to reduce Covid transmission (i.e. masks)
3) Early use of AV meds
"All adults, especially those aged ≥65 years & others at high risk for progression to severe C19 illness, should reduce their risk" with:
1) Updated C19 vaccines
2) Actions to reduce Covid transmission (i.e. masks)
3) Early use of AV meds
Older adults make up two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations this year: CDC
A new report from the CDC published Thursday found older adults have made up two-thirds of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in 2023 but few received an updated booster.
abcnews.go.com
October 8, 2023 at 12:41 AM
US CDC: 2/3s of C19 Hospitalisations Aged 65+ In 2023 📌
"All adults, especially those aged ≥65 years & others at high risk for progression to severe C19 illness, should reduce their risk" with:
1) Updated C19 vaccines
2) Actions to reduce Covid transmission (i.e. masks)
3) Early use of AV meds
"All adults, especially those aged ≥65 years & others at high risk for progression to severe C19 illness, should reduce their risk" with:
1) Updated C19 vaccines
2) Actions to reduce Covid transmission (i.e. masks)
3) Early use of AV meds
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
Discovery of Blood Biomarkers for LC 📌
◊ NBC Video below: Overview of findings
◊ News-Med: www.news-medical.net/news/2023092...
◊ CNN: edition.cnn.com/2023/09/25/h...
◊ Study - Abstract available, full paper has restrictions: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
◊ NBC Video below: Overview of findings
◊ News-Med: www.news-medical.net/news/2023092...
◊ CNN: edition.cnn.com/2023/09/25/h...
◊ Study - Abstract available, full paper has restrictions: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
October 2, 2023 at 1:50 AM
Discovery of Blood Biomarkers for LC 📌
◊ NBC Video below: Overview of findings
◊ News-Med: www.news-medical.net/news/2023092...
◊ CNN: edition.cnn.com/2023/09/25/h...
◊ Study - Abstract available, full paper has restrictions: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
◊ NBC Video below: Overview of findings
◊ News-Med: www.news-medical.net/news/2023092...
◊ CNN: edition.cnn.com/2023/09/25/h...
◊ Study - Abstract available, full paper has restrictions: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Video: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
NEW: Blood Biomarkers Found In LC Patients 📌
"LC patients have clear differences in immune & hormone function from patients without the condition"
This research "is the first to show specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify patients with LC"
www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
"LC patients have clear differences in immune & hormone function from patients without the condition"
This research "is the first to show specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify patients with LC"
www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
People with Long COVID Have Distinct Hormonal and Immune Differences From Those Without This Conditi...
www.mountsinai.org
October 1, 2023 at 11:03 PM
NEW: Blood Biomarkers Found In LC Patients 📌
"LC patients have clear differences in immune & hormone function from patients without the condition"
This research "is the first to show specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify patients with LC"
www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
"LC patients have clear differences in immune & hormone function from patients without the condition"
This research "is the first to show specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify patients with LC"
www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...
Reposted by Amelia Peaceful
It always pays to check for any limitations in a study - these are disclosed in all peer-reviewed studies
Note below how the study authors clearly state "our observations cannot be extrapolated to younger, healthy individuals"
Note below how the study authors clearly state "our observations cannot be extrapolated to younger, healthy individuals"
October 1, 2023 at 1:30 AM
It always pays to check for any limitations in a study - these are disclosed in all peer-reviewed studies
Note below how the study authors clearly state "our observations cannot be extrapolated to younger, healthy individuals"
Note below how the study authors clearly state "our observations cannot be extrapolated to younger, healthy individuals"