Epidemiologists are urging Australians over 50 not to wait for an alternative vaccine to AstraZeneca before getting vaccinated.
Professor Catherine Bennett from Deakin University says it is important people do not settle into a false sense of security about the virus. She says waiting for an alternative vaccine puts Australia at risk of higher transmission rates were an outbreak to occur.
The Pfizer vaccine is recommended for Australians under the age of 50, while the government insists AstraZeneca is safe for those over 50.