Covid 19

COVID 19 UPDATE 09/04/2021

The Australian Government has made some changes to the way the COVID-19 vaccine will be rolled out. Here is what we understand so far.

What are the changes?

1.  If you are under 50 years of age and have not yet received the Astra Zeneca vaccine, you will most likely receive the Pfizer vaccine instead.
2. If you are under 50 years of age and have received the first dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine already, you can still receive the second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine.

If you are over 50 years of age, the Astra Zeneca vaccine remains the recommended option.

Why?

There have been a small number of cases of blood clots around the world. They are rare but serious. They seem to be more common in younger people. They could possibly be linked to the Astra Zenca vaccine, but we are not sure. The Australian government is taking the above actions to be safe. 

This is early advice and we will keep you informed once we know more.

IMPORTANT LINKS

How do the COVID 19 vaccines work?

How is a vaccine approved for use in Australia?

Were COVID-19 vaccines developed too quickly to be safe?

Are COVID-19 vaccines a bigger risk than contracting the virus?

Do people who have had COVID-19 and recovered need to get vaccinated?

Do COVID-19 vaccines contain a microchip or any kind of tracking technology?

Are COVID-19 vaccines not effective?

Do COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility?

Can COVID-19 vaccines alter my DNA?

Can COVID-19 vaccines give you COVID-19?

Does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine contain animal DNA?

Do fit and healthy people have to get vaccinated?

Do people have to receive two doses and do they have to be the same type of COVID-19 vaccine for it to be effective?

How long does it take to have immunity after vaccination?

How long will the COVID-19 vaccine last once I have had two doses?

Will we need to get a COVID-19 booster shot each year?

Decision guide for people with immunocomprimise

Joint statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

ATAGI statement on a specific clotting condition being reported after COVID-19 vaccination

ATAGI statement on AstraZeneca vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns-UPDATED 8 April 2021

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