The Queensland State Government will add 15 and 30 minute observation periods to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations.
Leading health experts announced the measures following four severe allergic reactions in Queensland and Western Australian.
Head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration John Skerritt said people with a history of anaphylaxis are still able to receive the vaccine.
Skerritt said, “If you’re one of these people who have a known history of reaction to drugs or vaccines, talk about it with your vaccinator, give them a heads up, and stay under monitoring for 30 minutes after the vaccination.”