Scott Morrison's urgent plea to Over-60s
Scott Morrison has issues an urgent plea to Australians over the age of 60.
The Prime Minister is encouraging older Aussies to go and get the AstraZeneca jab immediately, rather than risking being left at the back of the Pfizer queue.
His message comes as talks of lockdown restrictions easing once vaccination rates reach the desired targets are being had, which will leave unvaccinated older Australians vulnerable.
"I encourage everyone, particularly Australians over 60, to go out and get vaccinated," Mr Morrison writes.
"The recent outbreaks of the new more infectious strains of the COVID-19 virus, with some tragic deaths in Sydney, make it even more important that Australians over 60 get vaccinated now."
"Getting vaccinated can save your life, protect your family and it means a return to more normal life with family and friends and seeing the grandchildren," he said.
This letter will be sent to more than 500,000 unvaccinated people and will be signed by Mr Morrison, Health Minister Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly.
Despite Australians over 60 being a target priority in the vaccine rollout for several months, nearly 20 percent have not received their first dose.
It's believed many older people are waiting for supplies of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are planned to arrive later this year rather that having AstraZeneca.
However, these doses of Modern and Pfizer will be given to people aged between 12 and 39 as the priority group.
In the letter being sent out, Scott Morrison reminds older Aussies that the AstraZeneca jab is available at GPs, pharmacies and state run vaccination hubs across the country.
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