We’re collecting side-effect data on all COVID-19 vax: Here’s what’s happening

Dr Natasha Yates

Although the country’s vaccine rollout is not progressing entirely as planned, thousands of Australians continue to receive their COVID-19 vaccines every week.

As a GP administering the AstraZeneca vaccine, I find it strange that my patients all know about the very rare potential complications — such as blood clots — yet often don’t know what side effects they can realistically expect.