Vaccinations in Australia are now over 3 million

Vaccinations in Australia are now over 3 million

To know whether you are eligible to be vaccinated, go to the link below, but please see that from 3 May 2021 people in the 2a group are eligible:

https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/getting-vaccinated-for-covid-19/when-will-i-get-a-covid-19-vaccine

We are currently vaccinating people in Phase 1a and Phase 1b. States and territories will begin vaccinating people in Phase 2a in May starting with all adults 50 years and over.

  • From 3 May 2021, people 50 years and over can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at Commonwealth Vaccination and state and territory vaccination clinics.
  • From 17 May 2021, people 50 years and over can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at a participating general practice.

Please stay up to date with information from your local state department of health.

National Cabinet has agreed that, in line with the advice of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) the Pfizer vaccine will be prioritised for people under 50 years of age across all phases. The AstraZeneca vaccine will be prioritised for people aged 50 years and over. This will apply across all phases below:

Phase 2a 
People aged 50 years and over  
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16-49 years  
Other critical and high risk workers  
Number of doses up to 15.8m