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What needs to be taken into account so New Zealanders can receive the vaccine in time, and who should be prioritised for it? Recruitment and training for Covid vaccinators is due to start next month, with 3,000 extra volunteer vaccinators being called for. Roll out is expected as soon as April.
Last week in Newcastle the UK saw a "military style effort" completed by multiple coordinated agencies to make sure eligible care home residents received the vaccine within two weeks. Kathryn Ryan speaks with project lead in Newcastle Dr Jane Carey, Immunologist Helen Petoussis Harris and Lorretta Roberts, manager of our Immunisation Advisory Centre, overseeing the vaccinators' training.
