Health
Vaccine unlikely to be ‘absolute’ immunity – Ballina Shire Advocate
The year 2021 is “the year of the COVID vaccines” the Health Minister says, giving the best indication yet how long the jab’s protection is expected to last.
The leading COVID-19 vaccine secured by Australia is likely to provide five years protection, but it’s unlikely to be “absolute” immunity, Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed.
“The vast bulk” of Australians are expected to be vaccinated by the voluntary program by the middle of next year and the program is expected to be completed during the course of 2021.
A plan on how to role out the vaccine is expected to be taken to the National Cabinet within weeks.
Mr Hunt said the latest results from the…
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