Over 50s can receive first vaccine dose at GP

From 17 May 2021, all people aged 50 years and over are eligible to get an AstraZeneca vaccination from one of the 4,300 participating GP clinics across the country.

This is in addition to Commonwealth vaccination clinics (GP respiratory clinics), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service and state and territory COVID-19 vaccination clinics (coming on line progressively) which have offered vaccinations to people 50 years and over from 3 May 2021.

You can find a participating GP or clinic through the eligibility checker on the Department of Health website.

If you can’t find details for nearby clinics please check regularly as the listings will be updated as more clinics become available.

While Australia has been relatively successful in avoiding sustained COVID-19 outbreaks, the risk of community transmission remains significant.

COVID-19 is much more likely to be severe in older people and people with certain medical problems than in young healthy people.

The most effective way for eligible people over the age of 50 to protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19 is to be vaccinated.

For more information visit the Queensland Health website.