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I have asthma, diabetes or another illness — can I get my COVID vaccine yet? – The Conversation AU
Many people are unsure if their condition qualifies as an underlying medical condition. They may not realise they’re already eligible for the COVID vaccine.

Australia is currently in Phase 1a and Phase 1b of the COVID vaccine rollout but as a GP, I have had many questions from patients unsure if theyre in those categories or not.
One way to find out is to use the Australian governments eligibility checker here, or ask your GP.
Phase 1a includes quarantine and border workers, frontline health care workers, aged care and disability care staff/residents.
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