Australia gets ready to roll out the Pfizer vaccine.

Deputy PM Michael McCormack, Minister for Regional Health Mark Coulton and DHL Australia CEO inspect fridges used to store Covid-19 vaccines in Sydney, Source: AAP Image/Joel Carrett.

The federal government says vaccine safety is the priority as it prepares for the mass vaccination program that is scheduled to begin by the end of February. But the news comes as Melbourne remains in lock-down.

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Published 15 February 2021 6:57pm

Updated 15 August 2022 1:39pm

By Ricky Kusumo, Karishma Luthria

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Source: SBS

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The federal government says vaccine safety is the priority as it prepares for the mass vaccination program that is scheduled to begin by the end of February. But the news comes as Melbourne remains in lock-down.

The first shipment of Pfizer vaccines doses is due to arrive this week. The shipment will be checked by the Therapeutic Goods Administration before distribution begins around the country.

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