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A man is suffering blood clots days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.

He is at the Box Hill hospital in Melbourne. It is understood he received the jab on March 22.

Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd said more than 425,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine had been administered in Australia.

"One case of this clotting disorder has been recorded in Australia overnight and we are taking this very seriously," Professor Kidd said.

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"Investigators have not at this time confirmed a causal link with the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine but investigations are ongoing.

"Central venous sinus thrombosis is a very rare disorder that is previously not been known to be associated with vaccination, however it has been noted as a complication of people who have contracted COVID-19."

Professor Kidd advised Australians of some of the side effects of the vaccines, saying in most cases they would not be of concern.

"People who have received either of the COVID-19 vaccines should be aware of the common side effects which include fever, sore muscles, tiredness and headache," Professor Kidd said.

"These symptoms usually start within 24 hours of receiving the vaccine and they usually last for only one to two days. These side effects are expected and are not of concern, unless the symptoms are severe or persistent."

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He recommended Australians who experienced serious symptoms after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine seek medical help.

"If you receive the AstraZeneca vaccine and you experience symptoms of severe, persistent headache or other worrying symptoms, 4-20 days after the vaccine, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible," Professor Kidd said.

"Anyone attending their general practitioner or hospital should let the treating doctor or other clinician know the details of which vaccination they have received and when."

Professor Kidd reminded Australians that cases of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine are "extremely rare" and "have occurred in only a very small number of cases".

Concerns over a possible link, which has not yet been found to exist, prompted some countries in Europe to pause the AstraZeneca rollout in March, before most resumed after an in-depth review by the European drugs regulator.

Of the 20 million people who have received the jab in the United Kingdom and Europe, there have been 44 cases of blood clots.

Canada has also modified its rollout of the AstraZeneca jab, suspending its use in those under 55.

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There's growing anxiety in the disability sector over delays to vaccinations, with accommodation providers demanding clarity on when their jabs will arrive.

So far, only a third of residential aged and disability care homes have been immunised as part of phase 1A of the rollout.

Scope Australia runs 284 independent living homes in Victoria, housing 1250 residents with disabilities.'

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Chief executive Jennifer Fitzgerald said they'd been told to expect 4-6 weeks' notice for the start of their vaccinations. But so far, they've heard nothing.

"It's created a lot of anxiety among the people we support, the staff and family members," Dr Fitzgerald said.

9News understands other accommodation providers have been warned to expect delays of about 11 weeks, due to vaccine supply shortages.

David Moody from National Disability Services, the peak body for disability services, says the progress to date has been disappointing, but the lack of information is making things harder.

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"What would be tremendously helpful would be the federal government putting out information, clarifying the timeframe for the rollout to the disability sector. We want to know when the vaccines will be arriving at the door of disability accommodation," Mr Moody said.

A spokesperson from the federal health department has told 9News vaccinations for the disability sector began on February 24, but did not respond to questions about the reported delays.

"The priority is to deliver vaccines in a safe and efficient way in settings where multiple people living with a disability reside and to provide access that supports individual's personal choice," the statement said.

"This includes enabling people living with disability to access a vaccine through a GP if that is their preference."

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Facebook user Philomena Nona captured the scenes on Murray Island, as thousands of tiny baitfish flocked up onto the sand to escape the predators.

The sharks – believed to be relatively harmless Tawny Nurse sharks – can be seen sliding high onto their bellies to capture a mouthful of food.

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