The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has jumped its final approval hurdle and after being given the tick by ministers. Pregnant women are advised to discuss the vaccine with their doctors but it has been deemed suitable for lactating women. The Pfizer vaccine was approved by Medsafe last week and the Health Ministry then gave relevant ministers "decision to use" advice. "The rates are very much in line with other vaccines," Bloomfield said. As well special containers have been purchased to move the Pfizer vaccine - which needs to be kept at -70C - around the country.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 09, 2021 23:45 UTC