Pfizer vaccinations for 16 to 39-year-olds is welcome news. But AstraZeneca remains a good option

  • Written by: Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin University
Pfizer vaccinations for 16 to 39-year-olds is welcome news. But AstraZeneca remains a good optionJosh Bachman/AP/AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison yesterday announced the Pfizer vaccine would become available to all Australians aged 16 to 39 from August 30.

This represents a vote of confidence in our vaccine supply, which has been riddled with issues since the rollout began. It gives us a fighting chance to reach current targets, which suggest...

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