Major overhaul of Territory’s vaccine program revealed, all over 50s eligible
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ALL Territorians aged over 50 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced.
The much-anticipated “recalibration” of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout will see vaccine phases “collapsed” so more people can be made eligible all at once.
From May 4 all Territorians over 50 will be able to book into any NT-run health respiratory clinics and receive the AstrazZeneca, without having to wait for a particular phase.
rom May 17 Territorians will be able to book into one of 25 approved provately run GP clinic.
“All Territorians over 50, I encourage you to book in to get a shot in the coming days and weeks,” Mr Gunner said.
“By getting vaccinated, you are keeping yourself safe and helping us all beat this pandemic and move out of it.”
Remote communties will also receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is preferred for the population.
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It follows emerging reports of blood clotting in recipients of AstraZeneca jab, which threw Australia’s vaccination program into chaos.
In a press conference following national cabinet on Thursday afternoon, Mr Gunner said vaccination rates in coming weeks would ramp up.
After several reports of blood clotting in patients who had received AstraZeneca vaccine, Scott Morrison announced on April 8 the Pfizer jab would be preferred for people aged under 50.
NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles said the Territory’s vaccine rollout would need to be “recalibrated” following the health advice.
A Western Australian woman aged in her 40s who was rushed to the Royal Darwin Hospital in intensive care earlier this month is among those understood to have experienced blood clotting as a result of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Mr Gunner added the NT government preferred Territorians under 50 to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
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