COVID vaccines update March 2023

March 23, 2023

See the latest advice from the Department of Health and ATAGI, relating to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Click the items below to download the recent updates in .pdf format.

Start by reading the COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Bulletin (below) for an overview of what's new. The bulletin provides more information about the resources listed beneath it.

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