We are aware of an issue causing the title of some ARTG entries to disappear. We are investigating as a priority and hope to have this resolved as soon as possible.
Section A: Submissions for registration
No submission for registration was discussed.
The committee provided high-level comment on pending submissions for vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 disease that will use the provisional approval pathway. Areas covered included:
- factors that should be considered when determining the benefit-risk balance for potential provisional registration of COVID-19 vaccines
- the theoretical/ potential safety concerns with new vaccine technologies (e.g. mRNA and genetically modified vaccines), potential areas of focus for evaluation, and risk minimisation strategies
- use of digital expiry dates for vaccines with limited shelf life stability data at the point of registration (if approved).
Section B: Safety
The committee provided advice on the duration of a pharmacovigilance study that is included in a Risk Management Plan.
Section C: Immunisation Programs
No matter related to immunisation programs was discussed.
Further information
For further information on the ACV, please visit Advisory Committee on Vaccines or contact the ACV by email ACV@health.gov.au.