Australians Over 50 Eligible for AstraZeneca Vaccine From Today

Vials labelled "AstraZeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken March 10, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters

All Australians over the age of 50 can receive AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines from Monday at general practice respiratory clinics and state and territory vaccination hubs.

The vaccination will be expanded to GP clinics from May 17 with 15.8 million doses available for this phase of the rollout.