Australians will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations next year if trials prove successful
The government signed a letter of intent to secure the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine last month. It is the most progressed candidate, with late-stage phase three trials in Britain, Brazil, the United States and South Africa generating strong immune responses with no significant concerns.
More than 95 per cent of doses will be manufactured in Australia, with 33.8 million doses of the Oxford vaccine and 51 million of the UQ/CSL vaccine. Each batch of doses will take approximately one month to manufacture. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the aim was to have as many Australians vaccinated as possible and he would consider medical advice on how to achieve that through public information campaigns.“All vaccinations help save lives and protect lives. This vaccination though is fundamental to the safety of individuals and our nation and it will protect our elderly and our frail and we can all help save lives,” Mr Hunt said.
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