A LOCAL GP has called on younger Sunraysia residents to come forward for an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccination after the Federal Government expanded eligibility on Tuesday.

"The only way to move forward (from coronavirus outbreaks) is with vaccination," said Dr John Dyson-Berry, from Lime Medical Clinic.

Dr Dyson-Berry, who had his first AstraZeneca jab in March, will have his second jab this w...