The jab protects against serious disease and death, reduces the chance of spreading the virus, plus the health risk from Covid is tenfold higher among over 50s than the risk of rare blood clots

From 3 May, Australians aged 50 or older to receive their Covid-19 vaccine from special respiratory clinics or in some states. Appointments with selected GPs are available from 17 May.

Last week’s shows that many people over 50 to get vaccinated, particularly with the AstraZeneca vaccine . That’s mostly due to reports of very rare, but serious, that can develop after vaccination.