Another month, another slew of questions about the coronavirus as states continue to battle the Delta variant and put a lid on outbreaks.
We still read through every single one daily and send them on to our specialist reporters to seek out the answers.
So let's unpack some of your common questions.
Who will get the Moderna vaccine?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Moderna for Australians aged over 18 but the federal government has yet to specify eligibility requirements for the vaccine.
Pfizer is currently the only mRNA vaccine used in Australia and is widely available to people aged under 60 — eligibility may differ between states.
When should I get a booster shot if I'm fully vaccinated?
ATAGI has yet to recommend booster shots as part of the vaccine rollout program, but Health Minister Greg Hunt says that mRNA vaccines are likely candidates.
Australia has signed a deal with Pfizer to receive booster shots over the next two years, allowing every Australia to get a third shot if required.
Can the COVID vaccine affect your menstrual cycle or fertility?
There is currently no scientific evidence that links menstrual irregularities to the vaccines, although reports of short-term menstrual changes are still being investigated.
However, experts agree there is no link between temporary menstrual changes and long-term fertility, with research showing that COVID vaccines do not cause any adverse effect on pregnancy outcomes.
Are the COVID vaccines safe for breastfeeding mothers?
The Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists has deemed Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca all safe for breastfeeding women.
Women are also not recommended to discontinue breastfeeding as the ingredients of the vaccines are not expected to pass into breast milk and the baby's gut can quickly destroy them if it does happen.
I didn't experience side effects from the vaccine, so does that mean it is not working?
Research says the absence of symptoms is not a sign the vaccine is not effective and that the body still produces a strong antibody response regardless.
Genetics and overall health can also influence our immune response so younger people can experience stronger responses to the vaccine as they have more robust immune systems.
Does COVID affect children worse than adults?
Children are at a lower risk than adults as they are less likely to get infected and would present a milder infection than adults if they do get COVID.
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Vaccinations are compulsory for aged care workers and most frontline workers, with the Prime Minister saying that the mandate is unlikely to expand to other professions.
However, the Fair Work Ombudsman has updated its guidelines stating that employers can "direct" employees to get vaccinated where it is "lawful and reasonable".
When will fully vaccinated people be exempt from restrictions?
State governments are looking to introduce more freedom to fully vaccinated people when the state and the larger Australian population are both 70 per cent fully vaccinated as part of phase B.
The shift in approach could impact quarantine conditions on travel, entry to events such as sporting matches and concerts, as well as limits to gatherings.
Will there be a COVID-19 vaccine passport?
Phase B of Australia's four-phase plan out of the pandemic will see the use of domestic vaccine passports that would grant vaccinated Australians greater freedom.
The Prime Minister said that an "internationally recognised" vaccine certificate would be available to Australians by October but it is not clear if this would permit international travel.
Is it true that AstraZeneca is not recognised in other countries?
Although Melbourne-made AstraZeneca has not been authorised for use in the European Union, it gained recognition in July after being listed by the World Health Organization for "Emergency Use".
Following what it is known as in Europe and Canada, the AstraZeneca vaccine has now been renamed as "Vaxzevria" — further facilitating international recognition for travel purposes.
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