Millions of people in the US and the UK are expected to have had the shot before local distribution of the vaccine in Australia is scheduled to begin in March.
"In terms of timing they do of course need to get through the regulatory approvals here in Australia," Professor Kelly said, adding the local independent Therapeutic Goods Administration is in "constant" discussions with the FDA and other international groups. Australia has had very few cases of coronavirus compared to the US and the UK, however the new cluster on Sydney's Northern Beaches has prompted new restrictions amid concerns of a larger outbreak.
He said the information so far about the Pfizer vaccine was that it appeared to be safe, including trial evidence from tens of thousands of people receiving a dose."Millions of people will receive that vaccine in the US, the UK and other places over the next month or so. That will give us much more information to work with," he said. The UK started its roll out on December 8 and has been prioritising those who are over 80 years old.
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