Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jun 2021
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice regarding COVID-19 vaccines
17 June 2021 - A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
Today, the Australian Government has accepted updated advice from the vaccination experts on the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This advice is based on the latest evidence.
The experts at ATAGI have today updated their advice to recommend the Pfizer vaccine be preferred for adults under the age of 60.
