Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised Albury and Wodonga for its recent surge in vaccination rates with both cities climbing into the high 90s of first dose coverage.
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Despite a sluggish initial take-up compared to neighbouring council areas both sides of the border, Albury was sitting at 98 per cent single doses and Wodonga close behind on 97.7 per cent.
Mr Hunt revealed the figures during question time in federal parliament yesterday.
"Two of Australia's most activated local government areas, and to see that in a regional area is very heartening," Mr Hunt said.
"It provides important protection for both of those communities."
He also revealed there were 18 general practices, 11 pharmacies and one Indigenous medical service administering vaccines across Albury-Wodonga in addition to the state run Wodonga hub in the former Coles supermarket building.
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Earlier this week it was revealed Albury and Wodonga were both nudging 80 per cent of the eligible population being doubled dosed.
Albury Wodonga Health's Local Public Health Unit executive director Lucie Shanahan said there was still plenty of supply to plug remaining vaccination gaps.
"We certainly understand people are anxious about seeing the largest COVID outbreak we've had in our region," she said.
"One of the best things people can do is to complete their vaccination forms by coming forward and getting both doses."
First dose vaccination appointments for Moderna and Pfizer are still available at the Wodonga hub.
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