Border NSW residents aged 40-49 will be able to register to receive the Pfizer vaccine from the Albury Wodonga Health hub, Albury MP Justin Clancy says.
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It comes off the back of Pfizer hubs in 25 locations, including at Wagga Hospital, being announced by the NSW government.
An arrangement between Albury Wodonga Health and Murrumbidgee Local Health District to ensure Albury 40-49 year olds can also receive the jab is in its early stages, with both services unable to provide further detail yet.
But Mr Clancy told The Border Mail those that are generally considered within the AWH NSW catchment area, in that 40-49 age group, will be able to seek vaccination at the AWH hub when Pfizer becomes available.
"I'm certainly appreciative of the efforts of AWH and Murrumbidgee Local Health District working together," he said.
"The pleasing thing is those 25 hubs can work with other health agencies to ensure there is a broad spread.
"Whilst Wagga has been listed by the state government as a regional hub ... it will be distributed more widely."
AWH and Murrumbidgee Local Health District had a similar arrangement for the vaccination of healthcare workers, with Southern NSW workers able to receive jabs through Albury Hospital early on.
MLHD is encouraging NSW residents aged 40-49 to register interest for the Pfizer vaccine through Service NSW and they will be contacted when a vaccination appointment becomes available.
Mr Clancy said he did not know if the Pfizer vaccines made available through the NSW government would also be available to those aged 40-49 in Victoria.
AWH vaccine roll-out is being guided by the Victorian Health Department, in line with general health service operations.
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So far, only residents under 40 who meet specific eligibility criteria (those in high-risk industries and those with specific health conditions) have been receiving Pfizer at the Wodonga vaccination hub, after Victorian government guidelines were updated last week.
Pfizer vaccinations opening up to the general public aged 40-49 means the Albury MP will be eligible and Mr Clancy said he had registered to receive Pfizer when it is available locally.
"I've put my name down ... the way we can all move forward is by ensuring as many people as possible take up the opportunity for vaccination," he said.