The vaccination requires two doses and the second will be administered in three weeks time, the spokesperson said. The immunisation clinics will be administered by trained vaccinators from general practices in Dunedin and Invercargill, with support from the WellSouth Primary Health Network and Southern DHB’s Public Health Immunisation Team. The doses were transported to Dunedin and Invercargill in special containers, directly from the ultra-low temperature storage facility in Auckland. Southern DHB medical officer of health Dr Susan Jack called the roll-out “a milestone for our district”. “We are extremely grateful to the ports for all of their assistance in getting this important vaccination work started, and particularly for helping to protect their communities,” she said.