The Federal Government has limited the COVID Pfizer vaccine to Australians aged under 50.
Speaking after National Cabinet today, Secretary of the Department of Health Brendan Murphy said the Pfizer vaccine is "restricted to those under 50", despite earlier advice that it was "recommended" for that age group.
"With a few exceptions, Pfizer is now restricted to those under 50," he said.
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Secretary of the Department of Health Brendan Murphy said AstraZeneca was recommended for people aged over 50.(Photo by Rohan Thomson/Getty Images)
"But people always have a choice and more Pfizer will be available later in the year. At this stage we will not be making Pfizer available to those 50 and over."