Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout to commence next week

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available in Queensland for people identified as part of the first group to receive a vaccination.

Queensland Health plans to vaccinate 27,000 frontline healthcare, border control and hotel quarantine workers in Queensland over the next month. These cohorts are receiving priority having been identified as being most at risk of getting COVID-19.

For the initial weeks of the program, Hospital and Health Services will establish lists of phase 1a eligible people. Those on the list will be invited by the HHS to make an appointment for vaccination at their nearest vaccination hub.

Queensland will have two COVID-19 vaccines available: Pfizer from late February and AstraZeneca from March.

The first 100 doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be given on the Gold Coast on Monday (22 February) followed by thea Princess Alexandra Hospital on Wednesday (24 February and then Cairns on Friday (26 February).

From mid-March, eligible people will be able to book online via Queensland Health’s digital solution for vaccination at a Queensland Health vaccination hub. If you are part of this group you will receive an email or letter with an invitation code and instructions on how to book an appointment.

Information on how to book for people in other priority groups will be available on the Queensland Health website soon.

The Commonwealth Government will also begin vaccinating people in aged care and disability accommodation next week. For more information on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine within residential aged care facilities please visit the Department of Health website.

Information for vaccination providers, including general practices, GP-led respiratory clinics and Aboriginal and Community Controlled Health Services is also available from the Department's website.