COVID-19 Vaccine - EOI Update John Baillie

Transcript:COVID-19 Vaccine - EOI Update John Baillie:
COVID-19 Vaccine - EOI Update John Baillie Executive Manager HNECC PHN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS & CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND THAT WE LIVE & WORK ON AS THE FIRST PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY. These slides will be circulated after the webinar Key local contacts John Baillie jbaillie@hneccphn.com.au 0439944123 Kimberly Booth kbooth@hneccphn.com.au Potential applicants can seek clarification on this EOI by sending an email to primarycareCOVIDvaccine@health.gov.au Questions and responses will be shared with all potential applicants if relevant/appropriate Vaccine status COVID-19 vaccines COMIRNATY (BNT162b2[mRNA]) COVID-19 Vaccine (known as COMIRNATY (BNT162b2[mRNA]) COVID-19 Vaccine) now provisionally approved, with a rollout to priority groups in Phase 1a commencing mid / late February (Fully imported - Note: competitive international market at play) OXFORD / Astra Zeneca TGA approval expected by the end of this month, with a rollout to priority groups in Phase 1b – 2b (Manufactured on shore = not so influenced by international markets) MODERNA/ NOVAVAX /COVAX and others later in the year AMS and GPRC’s different processopt out run via direct contract with DoH General Practice EOI Launched 22/01/2021 till 01/02/2021 Incremental increasing sites based on availability of vaccine supply AND ability to do volumes and at pace Phase 1a – Pfizer vaccine (transport and storage at <70 Celsius) 15-minute observation period TGA approval 25/01/2021 - One vial (0.45 mL) contains 6 doses of 0.3 mL after dilution, Vaccine Hubs – one known so far = John Hunter Hospital + several in Sydney Various lead agencies including LHD’s, private contracted providers (Aspen Medical, Healthcare Australia, International SOS, and Sonic Clinical Services) Frontline at-risk health care workers including staff in GP respiratory clinics and COVID-19 testing facilities, ambulance staff, paramedics, ICU and emergency department staff and clinical and ancillary support staff Residential aged care and disability care staff (including GP’s who visit facilities) Residential aged care and disability care residents Quarantine and border workers Phase 1b – Astra Zeneca vaccine (transport and storage 2 – 8 degrees Celsius) 15-minute observation expected ALL SUBJECT TO TGA APPROVAL Anticipated MID MARCH onwards Primary care lead with PHN’s playing major role in coordination and support Adults over 70 years All other health care workers Begin to vaccinate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Younger adults with an underlying medical condition, including those with a disability Critical and high-risk workers including defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat processing. Primary care lead with PHN’s playing role