Hot-spot pharmacists given green light to vaccinate all adults
Over 18s can now get AstraZeneca at pharmacies in Sydney, in a move that should speed the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, says president of AMA NSW Dr Danielle McMullen
Dozens of pharmacies in Sydney’s hot spots have been given the green light to vaccinate younger people under a major shake-up of the NSW vaccination program.
State Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Tuesday that pharmacists could give the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to anyone over 18 years of age.
For the first time, adults of any age will also be able to get an AstraZeneca vaccine at a state-run vaccination hub.
“From tomorrow over 18s will be able to access the vaccine in pharmacists, and from Friday our NSW Health hubs will be able to take bookings from people over 18 years of age,” Ms Berejiklian told reporters.
