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Australians now need booster vaccine to be considered ‘up to date’

Major changes have been made to Australia’s vaccine program, with a booster jab now required to be considered ‘up to date’.

Australians will soon require a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to be considered “up to date” with their immunisation as the country shifts away from using the term “fully vaccinated”.

Scott Morrison made the announcement after national cabinet on Thursday, after the federal government’s expert vaccine advisory group, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), updated its guidance.

ATAGI now advises that “all individuals aged 16 years and over are recommended to receive a Covid-19 vaccine booster dose to maintain an ‘up-to-date’ status”, the Prime Minister said in a statement.

“Consistent with current arrangements, this booster dose is recommended from three months after the last primary dose and will now be recommended to be administered within six months of completing the primary schedule,” Mr Morrison said.

“In its advice ATAGI acknowledges that this change in definition of up-to-date status for Covid-19 vaccines may impact the status of an individual’s Covid-19 immunisation certificate, and sufficient time should be provided to support implementation of changes.”

The changes will come into effect by the end of March 2022.

After that time, anyone who does not receive a booster within six months of their second dose will be considered “overdue”.

Boosters are currently not recommended for children aged five to 15 but ATAGI will continue to review the “evidence” on the need for a booster dose in this cohort, Mr Morrison added.

“ATAGI has advised that a booster can be given safely and effectively at any time after six months to become ‘up-to-date’ in the event that the booster had not been received earlier,” he said.

However, children under 16 who are “severely immunocompromised” will require a third dose under the changes.

ATAGI had previously revealed it was considering using the term “up to date” in lieu of “fully vaccinated”, as this would bring the Covid-19 vaccine rollout into line with other vaccination programs, like those administered to children, and would remove confusion for those requiring extra doses, such as immunocompromised people.

“We think the best terminology is actually ‘up to date with vaccination status’, rather than ‘fully vaccinated’,” ATAGI chair Nigel Crawford told the federal parliament’s Covid-19 committee earlier this month.

“That’s a term that we’ve used in the childhood program. So essentially, as you have your children get vaccinated, we say you are ‘up to date with your immunisations’.”

https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/australians-now-need-booster-vaccine-to-be-considered-up-to-date/news-story/e2f12ed7fb4c1c5f15aeb8bf32e36d6a

Alarming China warning issued to Australia: US Secretary of State says the communist force wants to dominate the WORLD and become the 'leading military, economic, and political power'

China wants to dominate the entire world in military and economic power: US

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken launched furious attack while in Australia

Mr Blinken praised the way Australia has handled China's economic coercion

The US Secretary of State has warned Australia that the Chinese government wants to dominate the entire world in military and economic power.

During a trip to Melbourne, Anthony Blinken praised the way Australia has held its mettle against Chinese economic bullying.

'To my mind, there's little doubt that China's ambition over time is to be the leading military, economic, diplomatic and political power not just in the region but in the world,' Mr Blinken told The Australian newspaper.

'From the perspective of the US, and I think for Australia too, what we are about is not standing against China, per se, not trying to hold it down or contain it, but standing up for the rules-based order that is being challenged.

'China also wants an (international) order, but the difference is its world order would be profoundly illiberal. Ours is liberal.'

Mr Blinken warned that Australia and the United States must defend those values against whoever is challenging them.

He hailed the way Australia had stood up to China and believed Australia had won the trade war despite tariff hikes and boycotts.

'I think China has lost more than Australia has in its efforts to squeeze Australia economically…[and would be] thinking twice about this in the future',' Mr Blinken told Nine newspapers.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10499861/US-secretary-state-issues-chilling-warning-Australia-China.html

Australian State Media

George Christensen claims a new study found ivermectin has anti-viral properties. But that's not the full story

CoronaCheck is RMIT ABC Fact Check's weekly email newsletter dedicated to fighting the misinformation infodemic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

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CoronaCheck #99

This week, we look at whether a new study pushed by Coalition backbencher George Christensen tips the balance in the debate over ivermectin.

We also dig into the cost of rapid antigen tests and investigate whether a friendly builder — let's call him "Bob" — really was a casualty in the convoy to Canberra.

Ivermectin still unproven, despite MP's claims

Outspoken Nationals MP George Christensen has taken to Facebook trumpeting a Japanese study that he says vindicates the promotion of ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19, but experts say this is wishful thinking.

"A certain anti-viral drug was BANNED in Australia by the [Therapeutic Goods Administration]," reads a February 2 statement posted by Mr Christensen that has received more than 5,000 likes.

It went on: "A Japanese company is reported to have just found the drug to have anti-viral properties against a certain virus.

"Media and politicians ridiculed those like myself who wanted the ban against [the] drug dropped as promoting ‘horse de-wormer' despite the fact the drug is a human medicine."

Firstly, it's important to note that rather than banning the drug, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia's drug regulator, has since September mostly restricted the use of ivermectin to treating specific non-COVID conditions, despite its popularity among some COVID-19 conspiracy campaigners.

Fact Check has written in detail about ivermectin and the lack of rigorous evidence to date supporting its use in treating COVID-19.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-11/coronacheck-george-christensen-ivermectin-japanese-study/100820286

ATTENTION MAINSTREAM MEDIA/GOVERNMENTS

18 U.S. Code § 1038 - False information and hoaxes

(a) Criminal Violation.—

(1) In general.—Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2284), or section 46502, the second sentence of section 46504, section 46505(b)(3) or (c), section 46506 if homicide or attempted homicide is involved, or section 60123(b) of title 49, shall—

(A) be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both;

(B) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and

(C) if death results, be fined under this title or imprisoned for any number of years up to life, or both.

(2) Armed forces.—Any person who makes a false statement, with intent to convey false or misleading information, about the death, injury, capture, or disappearance of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States during a war or armed conflict in which the United States is engaged—

(A) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both;

(B) if serious bodily injury results, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and

(C) if death results, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for any number of years or for life, or both.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1038

Federal Police try to suppress the People's media!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7zs8s4yrfI

Mama Bear Warns Justin Trudeau and Ottawa Mayor: “If you touch one single child out there, I will personally gather mini-vans full of soccer moms and we will drive to Ottawa”

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Ever since day one of the Truckers for Freedom Convoy protest, children have played an important support role for the brave men and women who are risking it all to force Canadian government officials to remove the oppressive COVID restrictions and mandates from their fellow citizens.

Truckers regularly share stories about the support they receive from Canada’s youth:

100 Percent Fed Up – These young maskless children are having the time of their lives playing with other kids on bouncy toys brought in for the children of truckers.

A carnival-like atmosphere has been consistent throughout. Kids are enjoying rare time with their mom or dad, who spends a lot of time on the road, and they’re also learning a valuable lesson about what it means to peacefully protest for their freedoms.

But on Tuesday, things in Ottawa took an ugly turn when Ottawa Police Deputy Chief Steve Bell warned that about 25% of trucks involved in the Ottawa protest had children living in them. Bell warned that police are concerned about the safety of the children living in the trucks with their parents, citing noise, carbon monoxide, cold, and sanitation concerns. Chief Bell said they would rely on the Children’s Aid Service to make a determination about what to do with the kids.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/02/mama-bear-warns-justin-trudeau-ottaway-mayor-touch-one-single-child-will-personally-gather-mini-vans-full-soccer-moms-will-drive-ottawa-video/

Police In Paris, Brussels Set Up Roadblocks To Prevent Freedom Convoy Protests

Authorities in Paris and Brussels have set up roadblocks in an effort to prevent protests similar to Canada’s Freedom Convoy from taking place. Citing “risks of trouble to public order,” the Paris Police Department banned protests aimed at “blocking the capital” from Friday through Monday. In addition to blocking roads, police have said they will make arrests.

The Paris Police department warned that blocking traffic can lead to two years in prison, up to 4,500 euros in fines and a suspended driver’s license. According to them, protesters have been organizing online in hopes of repeating Canada’s Freedom Convoy protests. The demonstrations are reportedly set to begin Friday night with protesters converging on Paris before making their way to Brussels on Monday.

Like their counterparts in Paris, police in Brussels — which is the home of European Union institutions — have announced similar measures. Authorities banned the protest and promised a “wide perimeter” around the city complete with roadblocks and checkpoints manned by police. Brussels Mayor Philippe Close said that officials decided to ban the Freedom Convoy” protest because organizers failed to seek permission to hold the event.

Over the summer, France was rocked by weeks of protests against the country’s vaccine passport measures. The French government made proof of vaccination a requirement for entry to several venues this past August, including restaurants, gyms and coffee shops. Up to 200,000 people turned out to a single demonstration in Paris during the peak of the protests, according to figures from the country’s interior ministry.

French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a hardline stance against the protests, saying that unvaccinated French citizens should be made to feel uncomfortable and have their rights restricted in a statement last month. Macron’s government claims that 90% of its citizens are vaccinated and promised to “reduce” the 10% who aren’t with harsh measures. “How do we reduce that minority?” Macron asked, rhetorically. “We reduce it – sorry for the expression – by pissing them off even more.”

https://nationalfile.com/paris-brussels-set-roadblocks-prevent-freedom-convoy-protests/

God Over Government

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240 Service Members Discharged From Navy for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The Navy has discharged 240 sailors for refusal to abide by the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the military branch said on Feb. 9.

Of the discharged, all but one were active-duty.

Twenty-two were discharged during their initial training periods, or within their first 180 days of active duty.

The Navy mandated active-duty sailors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 28, 2021. Reserve troops had until Dec. 28, 2021. The Navy started discharging sailors in January.

Some sailors have been waiting on decisions on exemption requests from the mandate on religious or medical grounds.

The Navy has received 3,348 religious exemption applications from active-duty troops alone but still has not granted a single religious exemption. Officials have granted 10 permanent medical exemptions, 250 temporary medical exemptions, and 50 administrative exemptions.

Approximately 8,329 sailors remain unvaccinated as of Feb. 9, or about 2.4 percent of the force.

Military lawyers say the Navy is discriminating against religious sailors and a federal judge agreed in January, ordering the branch to stop taking adverse action from a group of 35 service members who sued over the mandate.

“The Navy provides a religious accommodation process, but by all accounts, it is theater. The Navy has not granted a religious exemption to any vaccine in recent memory. It merely rubber stamps each denial,” U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, a George W. Bush nominee, wrote in his ruling.

Military officials argue judges shouldn’t have jurisdiction over the military’s health and readiness policies and that plaintiffs didn’t exhaust all of their efforts, assertions O’Connor and at least one other judge have rejected.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a Biden nominee, imposed the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in August 2021. Vaccination requirements were “necessary to protect the force and defend the American people,” he wrote in a memorandum.

Only two branches, the Air Force and Marines, have granted any religious exemption requests. The Air Force said on Feb. 8 it has approved nine such requests out of over 5,700 submitted. Marine officials have granted three. Besides the Navy, the Army and Coast Guard have granted none.

Many of the rejected troops were determined by chaplains to have sincere belief. That revelation “confirms what many of us suspected, which is that the procedure for service members to submit religious exemption requests is basically bogus,” Jay Richards, a senior research fellow in the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, told The Epoch Times in a previous interview.

https://www.ntd.com/240-service-members-discharged-from-navy-for-refusing-to-get-covid-19-vaccine_738560.html