Why it's not worth waiting for Novavax

It's become a common claim among people who are still COVID-19 vaccine hesitant, that they say they're "waiting for Novavax".

While there are currently three safe and effective vaccines available in Australia, Novavax is still not approved for use.

Australia ordered Novavax a year ago, but as yet there's still no sign of it and the TGA says its application for approval is still under evaluation.

So on today's Coronacast, if someone says they're waiting for Novavax, here's what you might want to reply with.

Also on today's show:

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