Australia is set to start manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine this month as the government reveals its vaccine rollout plan.<\/p>\n
Health Minister Greg Hunt told\u00a0The Herald Sun\u00a0the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine was likely to begin being manufactured by vaccine manufacturer CSL in November.<\/p>\n
Hunt said the government is also set to buy into two additional COVID-19 vaccines, meaning Australians will have access to four types of vaccines.<\/p>\n
The health minister also revealed healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses and aged care workers, and those who are most vulnerable could begin receiving the vaccine from March.<\/p>\n
Next will be what the government deems \u201cessential workers\u201d but could include transport workers and teachers.<\/p>\n
All other Australians could receive the jab in the months after, to the end of 2021 – around the same time the government hopes to re-open international borders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe expectation is that everybody who sought vaccination would be vaccinated well within 2021,\u201d Hunt told the newspaper.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to have the borders open, subject to vaccination and health advice, by the end of 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hunt said the government is aiming for herd immunity – or about two-thirds of the population to be vaccinated.<\/p>\n
He added anti-vaxxers were not a concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralians have been great vaccinators and whilst there is noise from the anti-vaxxers I think they\u2019re making more noise but having less impact,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe indications are already that there\u2019s very, very high public interest in being vaccinated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vaccinations are set to be free, but not mandatory, and it\u2019s likely two doses will be required.<\/p>\n
The two doses are set to be received 30 days apart.<\/p>\n
Australia\u2019s immunisation register is set to record every jab given to an Australian, enabling the government to track any issues that may arise.<\/p>\n
Those who choose to receive a vaccine will be asked to report any adverse effects.<\/p>\n
The plan is subject to the approval of National Cabinet, which is set to meet again on November 13.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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