Please can someone explain to me why Australia is not purchasing more doses of a higher efficacy vaccine?

Pfizer CEO says they are making more than countries can roll out.

@ScottMorrisonMP @AlboMP

Pfizer boosts its output by 2bn doses https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/coronavirus-pfizer-boosts-its-output-by-2bn-doses/news-story/9fb3b67b537d03e469d70776c9305814

See the full video here of Pfizer CEO giving a summary of their current capacity to produce vaccines and supply the world.

@Bowenchris @TurnbullMalcolm @MrKRudd

2 billion doses of Pfizer and 2 billion doses of Moderna vaccines available in 2021.

Pfizer costs $25 AZ costs$2

Are we putting a price on Aussies health?

Please help.

We have already set up the infrastructure to distribute to nodes in each state with assurance of cold chain continuity. These vaccines are stable for a minimum of 5 days at 4C after that. Local infrastructure does not appear to be an issue. Nowhere in Aus is more than 5 days away

The Astra Zeneca first batch that is currently being prepared could be kept for ring vaccinations, or distributed via WHO. There would be no wastage as we have not physically produced millions of vaccines yet. As an OECD Tier 1 country, it would be our role to contribute.

First batch of AZ is only due to roll of production at the end of March. There is still time to attempt a better strategy for Aussies.

It will be a long time before the accidental dosing schedule of AZ is tested. This is not the vaccination schedule on offer, therefore Aussies will likely get the 62% protection of standard dosing.

We should consider carefully our choices again. We have better options.