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Vaccinations now available for people 50 years and over

The next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout has commenced.

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People living in Australia who are aged 50 years and over can now receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. It is available through general practice respiratory clinics, and state and territory vaccination clinics.

These sites will be expanded from 17 May, 2021 to participating general practices.

Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out where you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to book an appointment.

For more information about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine you can read the patient resources for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

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