Coolangatta Medical Centre

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for people aged 16 to 59 years, but the AstraZeneca vaccine can also be provided to those aged 18-59.

A link has been established with the Astra Zeneca vaccine and a syndrome called thrombosis and thrombocytopenia. The syndrome involves the formation of blood clots and is extremely rare. This condition is very serious and can cause long-term disability and even death.

However, the ATAGI advises that the benefits of vaccination with the Astra Zeneca vaccine outweighs the risks associated with it for those over 60yo (and for those aged 18-59yo depending on their particular circumstances ie where they live and whether there is a current outbreak . For more information visit the website.

People who have received the first dose and experienced no adverse effects are unlikely to develop blood clots with the second dose.

Children aged 5-12years are now also eligible for Covid vaccination.

For more information about Covid vaccination for children please visit the ATAGI recommendations page.

If you have any concerns about the safety or efficacy of any COVID-19 vaccine, find out more here, or reach out to us via (contact number).

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