Therapeutic Goods Administration<\/a> (TGA) for use in Australia.<\/p>\nThe new agreements build on the federal government\u2019s existing commitments to purchase the University of Oxford\/AstraZeneca vaccine and a local candidate from the University of Queensland together with Australian manufacturer CSL Limited (Seqirus).<\/p>\n
“By securing multiple COVID-19 vaccines we are giving Australians the best shot at early access to a vaccine, should trials prove successful,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe aren\u2019t putting all our eggs in one basket and we will continue to pursue further vaccines should our medical experts recommend them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are no guarantees these vaccines will prove successful, however our Strategy puts Australia at the front of the queue, if our medical experts give the vaccines the green light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine portfolio now had two protein vaccines and one mRNA and one viral vector type vaccine, strengthening Australia\u2019s position to access safe and effective vaccines as soon as available.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal and the expectation is Australians who sought vaccination will be vaccinated within 2021.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are no surprises, health and aged care workers and the elderly and vulnerable will be the first to gain access to a vaccine that\u2019s deemed safe and effective.\u201d<\/p>\n
The federal government is consulting with the states and territories, key medical experts and industry peak bodies on the framework for the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program in early 2021. Key vaccination sites will initially include GPs, GP respiratory clinics, state and territory vaccination sites and workplaces such as aged care facilities.<\/p>\n
The COVID-19 vaccine will be free but not mandatory, and individuals will maintain the option to choose not to vaccinate.<\/p>\n
Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson said the government\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy had now secured access to four COVID-19 vaccines and more than 134 million doses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese two new agreements strengthen the chances of residents in Victoria receiving a safe and effective vaccine in 2021.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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