"This was about 72 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within the first year." As an ideal percentage of the eligible population, University of Auckland vaccinologist Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris said, "way into the 90s". Photo / Brett PhibbsFortunately, the Pfizer vaccine was holding up well, even against nastier variants like Delta. Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner, pictured receiving the Pfizer vaccine from clinical lead Johanna Fowler at Wellington's Community Vaccination Centre. Yet, at the same time, Petousis-Harris said she didn't see the harm in shooting for a figure above 90 per cent.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 16, 2021 21:52 UTC