Pfizer vaccine supplies for Victorians seeking their first jab have run out in state-run hubs, with Health Minister Martin Foley confirming there has been strong demand.
Health Minister Martin Foley confirmed on Monday there had been strong demand for Pfizer bookings across state-run vaccination hubs but supplies had run dry for those wanting their first dose.
GPs and pharmacies will on Monday begin to open up for Victorians aged 16 and above to receive the Pfizer vaccine under the rollout. “Of course, the fantastically effective AstraZeneca vaccine continues to be available at state centres and at GPS and continues to be the ATAGI endorsed vaccine, especially for the over 60s.A nurse administers the Pfizer vaccination. Picture NCA NewsWire / David MariuzThe state government has previously announced all final year students would be given priority to get vaccinated before sitting their exams, which begin on October 4.
“We’ll work through with education and families the best ways to make sure that our VCE students and our wider school students can get the support they need to get back and get through this most important year.”
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