COVID-19 and Cancer

Help protect yourself, your family and your community

People with cancer are more vulnerable to COVID-19 and are at an increased risk of more severe infection. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting yourself from getting really sick from COVID-19. The vaccine will help to protect you, your family and community against COVID-19.

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 5 years and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine now.

These frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer were developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and health experts to keep you updated with the latest information.

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