Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2021
Statement by Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd and Head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration Adjunct Professor John Skerritt
2 April 2021 - Australia's vaccine safety and regulatory process is world class and people can be confident that vaccines approved for use are safe and effective. Our vaccines will save lives and are an essential part of tackling this global pandemic.
Australia is taking a phased approach to the vaccination program roll out. Australia is currently utilising two vaccines – the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca vaccines.
