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Media release from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Wednesday 3 March 2021, 04:39 PM
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A new vaccine factsheet released by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) reassures the community that all vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy before they are approved for use in Australia and New Zealand. This comes following the start of one of the largest and most complex immunisation programs in both Australia and New Zealand, an incredible milestone and achievement for the two nations
RCPA President Dr Michael Dray said,
“We have reached a significant step in the fight against COVID-19 and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as it is available to them. People can be assured that all vaccines approved for use have been subjected to extensive trials overseas to ensure they are both effective and safe. This includes a careful analysis of clinical trial data, ingredients, chemistry, manu
News from Nelson Marlborough Health
Front-line Port Nelson and Port Marlborough workers will be the first in our region to receive COVID-19 vaccine, starting on 1 March and 3 March respectively. The people they live with will also be vaccinated and, with the two doses required for all parties.
Front-line Port Nelson and Port Marlborough workers will be the first in our region to receive COVID-19 vaccine, starting on 1 March and 3 March respectively.
The people they live with will also be vaccinated and, with the two doses required for all parties and three weeks required in between doses, the complete programme will take several weeks.
Press Release – Nelson Marlborough Health
Front-line Port Nelson and Port Marlborough workers will be the first in our region to receive COVID-19 vaccine, starting on 1 March and 3 March respectively.
The people they live with will also be vaccinated and, with the two doses required for all parties and three weeks required in between doses, the complete programme will take several weeks.
Dr Nick Baker, Nelson Marlborough Health Chief Medical Officer, describes the event as a significant milestone in New Zealand’s fight against COVID-19.
“This is the first phase of New Zealand’s largest-ever immunisation programme, and the much-anticipated next crucial phase in our fight against COVID-19.
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The Guardian’s best columnist Marina Hyde in December. “I will ingest this freedom juice any which way it comes. Jab? Yes. Two jabs? Yes, please.” Allow me to run a quick bath of warm fuzzies. Vaccination will protect me, yes – and also my family, my friends, my community and, ultimately, all of humanity. Because we are all in this together.