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I'm over 50 and can now get my COVID vaccine. Can I talk to the GP first? Do I need a painkiller? What else do I need to know?

Written by Natasha Yates, Assistant Professor, General Practice, Bond University

People aged 50 and over are now officially eligible to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from selected GPs.

Although some practices have had permission to provide the vaccine early if they had excess stock, this marks a major step forward in Australia’s vaccination program.

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