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Vaccine Updates- Australia
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she is yet to find out whether the death of a 48-year-old woman in NSW is linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Federal health authorities are investigating the death of the woman who developed blood clots after receiving the jab.
The ABC has been told preliminary tests did not find a conclusive link to the vaccination.
"We are waiting on federal authorities to let us know [and] until that time I think we should just wait for that advice," Ms Berejiklian said.
"I think the majority of our citizens know the benefits of taking a vaccine. They also know the risks, as slight as it is."
Ms Berejiklian, who has had her first dose of AstraZeneca, said anyone with concerns should speak with their GP.
"It is important for us to feel positive about the situation, although it is really difficult obviously when you hear about these potential issues [but] I'm confident about how safe the vaccine is. I wouldn't have got it myself otherwise."
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says blood clots have only been confirmed in two cases out of over 700,000 people who have received the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia.
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New Approach to Vaccines
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. To trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Not mRNA vaccines. Instead, they teach our cells how to make a protein—or even just a piece of a protein—that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. That immune response, which produces antibodies, is what protects us from getting infected if the real virus enters our bodies.
A Closer Look at How COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.
First, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.
Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.
At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect against future infection. The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain this protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.
Latest Government Policies and Lock down Protocol
Victoria Covid lockdowns: latest update to Melbourne and regional Vic restrictions explained
As Covid cases grow in Melbourne, linked to the outbreak that sparked Sydney’s lockdown, Victoria’s restrictions will remain in place for longer than first planned. Is there a travel radius limit? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Are home visits limited again? Here are the new rules
Victoria has extended its lockdown as it tries to control an outbreak of the Delta variant that spread to the state from Sydney. The lockdown was due to last five days, but Daniel Andrews has confirmed it will remain in place until at least midnight 27 July.
The restrictions are the same as those in place for the previous lockdown at the end of May, with a decision to be made on that later.
When can I leave my house?
You cannot leave your home unless it is for one of five approved reasons.
The reasons are: shopping; authorised work or education; exercise; caregiving, compassionate and medical reasons; and to get vaccinated.
How far can I travel from home?
For shopping and exercise, you need to stay within a 5km radius of your home.
What are the rules for exercise?
There is a two-hour limit on exercise, and can only be with one other person, and you must stay within a 5km radius of your home.
What are the rules for wearing face masks?
Masks must be worn everywhere except for in your home. This includes both indoor places and outdoor areas – unless you have a medical exemption. This rule applies to all of Victoria.
Can I have visitors to my house?
No visitors are allowed to your home, other than an intimate partner. People who live alone will be able to form a “single bubble”. If you live alone, you can make a bubble with another person, who can visit you.
What about if I live in Victoria, but I’m in NSW and want to return home?
From midnight Tuesday, 20 July, only people deemed authorised workers and those granted an exemption on compassionate grounds will be able to get a permit to enter Victoria from NSW.
What about public gatherings?
Public gatherings are not allowed.
What is happening with schools?
Schools will move to remote learning, except for vulnerable children and the children of essential workers. Higher education will also move to remote learning.
Childcare centres and kindergartens are still open.
Can I dine in at a restaurant or cafe?
No. Restaurants, cafes and pubs will be open for takeaway only.
Are the shops open?
Essential retail, such as supermarkets, petrol, pharmacies, bottle shops and banks, will be open. But other shops will be open only for click and collect.
What about weddings, funerals and religious services?
Only 10 people will be allowed to attend funerals in person. No weddings are allowed unless for end of life or deportation reasons. No religious activities are allowed in person beyond five people.
What about aged care and hospitals?
No visitors are allowed at aged care facilities except for limited reasons. There will be no visitors to hospitals allowed except for end of life, if you’re a partner during the birth of your child, or a parent accompanying a child.
Can I go and get vaccinated?
Getting vaccinated is one of the reasons people who are eligible to receive the jab can leave home. The Victorian government has expanded the eligibility to include those aged between 40-49 for state-operated vaccination sites. People in this category can now call the hotline on 1800 675 398 to book an appointment.
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