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The Australian Federal Government plans to start its anti-COVID 19 vaccination program soon. The hope is that mass vaccination will be effective in combatting the virus.

Dr Moelyoto Pangestu in his laboratorium at Monash University. He believes that in general Australia is on track with it's vaccination program. Source: Photo courtesy Dr Moelyoto Pangestu.

The government's vaccination program will be conducted over a number of stages using different vaccines to meet the country's health priorities. Dr Moelyoto Pangestu is a lecturer and researcher in the gynecology and midwifery at Monash University. He explains how various aspects of the program might impact on different people in Australia. Can things go according to plan?

Note. In the time between the initial broadcast of this interview (01 Feb) and today's upload (08 Feb) the Indonesian government has adjusted its policy on vaccinating older people.

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Health workers will be a top priority in Australia’s anti-COVID 19 vaccination program and the Governmen thas suggested that pharmacies should be involved. Source: Photo by sonyaseattle/Creative Commons.