Hunter: You should continue to take the second dose of AstraZeneca over the age of 50

Health Minister Greg Hunt recommends that people over 50 who have received the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine should continue to get the second dose. “Approximately 815,000 Australians received the first dose of AstraZeneca and are waiting for the second dose,” he said. “If you have already received the first dose of AstraZeneca, no matter how old you are, please continue with the second dose unless there are obvious adverse contraindications. “The advice provided by ATAGI and the Chief Medical Officer is very, very clear. They should Continue with the second dose as suggested earlier. “Global evidence shows that the level of cases worldwide is very, very low in terms of any adverse reactions to the second dose of AstraZeneca.”