About COVID-19 vaccines
Researchers and companies across the world are developing potential vaccines and treatments, and the Australian Government has a strategy to deliver them to Australians.
Learn about COVID-19 vaccines
This video explains how the COVID-19 vaccines are being assessed and what happens once the vaccines are rolled out.
About vaccines for COVID-19
The Australian Government requires robust scientific data and analysis before supporting a vaccine candidate. This is a critical part of the scientific process. We continue to follow our rigorous regulatory procedures to ensure that all vaccines supplied in Australia are effective and safe for use.
Advising the Government on COVID-19 vaccines are:
- The COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group
- The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine agreements
The Australian Government has invested $363 million to support research and development, to contribute to the global effort to find successful vaccines and treatments to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Australia has invested more than $3.3 billion in promising vaccine candidates, and currently has 4 separate agreements for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, if they are proved to be safe and effective.
Find out more about Australia’s vaccine agreements.
Finding information about COVID-19 vaccines
Australians are encouraged to rely on reputable sources of information to help them make informed choices and stay up to date.
Information will be communicated through Government channels, as well as States and Territories and the health sector.
Reputable information about vaccines is available from:
- Therapeutic Goods Administration
- Australian Academy of Science
- World Health Organisation
- National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
Our plan for vaccines and treatments
Our COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy supports access to, and delivery of, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
It is important to continue to practise good hygiene and physical distancing in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine. A safe and effective vaccine will only be one part of keeping the community safe and healthy.
(Source: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/about-covid-19-vaccines)
