NSW Health advises: As previously announced, to support Year 12 students returning to face-to-face
learning for their HSC, NSW Health is redirecting Pfizer vaccines from across the
state.
A NSW Health spokesperson said of the advice "As part of its pandemic response, NSW Health is taking this important temporary measure to also give us the best chance of containing the current outbreak in Greater Sydney as quickly as possible.
"As a result, people in other regions could receive a notice advising their first dose of
Pfizer will be rescheduled.
"Anyone who has had their first dose already or those in priority groups 1a or 1b will
not have their bookings rescheduled."
"GPs continue to supply Pfizer vaccinations in regional NSW, and their supplies from
the Federal Government are unaffected by this reallocation.
"AstraZeneca also remains available from GPs, NSW Health clinics and a growing
number of pharmacies."
"The NSW Government has asked the Federal Government to facilitate more
pharmacies in regional and rural areas delivering the COVID-19 vaccines."
'Public health advice, based on the latest information from the Australian Technical
Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), now recommends that all individuals aged
18 years and over in NSW, including adults under 60 years of age, should consider
getting vaccinated with any available vaccine, including COVID-19 Vaccine
AstraZeneca."
"NSW Health has also authorised pharmacists to offer AstraZeneca vaccination to
anyone aged 18 years or over without precautions or contraindications who has had
the opportunity for a discussion in relation to the risks and benefits of vaccination, and
has provided fully informed consent.
'We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. As people are
contacted they will be provided with information about the rescheduling of their
bookings."
"You can check for available GP appointments, via the Australian Government
eligibility checker."
