Key steps in our journey to a COVID-19 vaccine program

Providing a safe and effective coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccination program is required to mitigate against the current and future negative impacts on the health and wellbeing of all Australians from COVID‐19. An effective vaccination program is a key element required to facilitate economic recovery, safe movement throughout and beyond Australia and a return to the quality of life previously experienced.

Citation:
Blyth CC, Flanagan KL, Gibbs RA, Crawford NW, Cheng AC. Key steps in our journey to a COVID-19 vaccine program. Med J Aust. 2021;214(6):249-51 e1.

Keywords:
COVID-19; Infectious diseases; Respiratory tract infections; Vaccination

Abstract:
Providing a safe and effective coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccination program is required to mitigate against the current and future negative impacts on the health and wellbeing of all Australians from COVID‐19. An effective vaccination program is a key element required to facilitate economic recovery, safe movement throughout and beyond Australia and a return to the quality of life previously experienced.