Book an appointment for Covid Vaccination

Please read the following information so you are well prepared for your appointment.

Preparing for a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NEW PATIENTS: You must have a current Health Summary including medication, allergies and immunisation status from your GP, plus a valid Medicare card before booking.

Getting ready for your appointment

You should NOT attend a COVID-19 vaccination appointment if you:

• Have any questions, queries or need information regarding the Vaccine – YOU NEED TO BOOK A CONSULT OR TELEHEALTH CONSULT WITH YOUR GP FIRST
• Do not have a Phase 1B Declaration Form from your employer (if required)
• Are unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
• Are awaiting COVID-19 test results
• Have tested positive with COVID-19 and are in isolation
• Are in quarantine
• Are a close contact of someone with COVID-19

You should bring the following to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment:

• Photo ID
• Medicare card
• Employee ID, if you are getting a COVID-19 vaccine because of your occupation
• Information about any of your medical conditions, allergies, bleeding disorders or immunocompromise (i.e. weakened immune system)
• Information about any medications you are taking
• Information about any previous COVID-19 vaccine received (vaccine brand and date of vaccination)
• Information about any reactions you have had to any vaccine in the past

Tell your immunisation provider if you:

• Have had anaphylaxis (a type of severe allergic reaction) to any substance, or if you have an adrenaline autoinjector (e.g. EpiPen)
• Have had a reaction to any vaccine in the past
• Have a bleeding disorder or are receiving anticoagulant therapy (a blood thinner)
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
• Are immunocompromised (i.e. have a weakened immune system or take immune suppressing medication)
• Have received another COVID-19 vaccine (and which brand) in the last 14 days.

Pfizer Booster Vaccines

• Pfizer boosters can be administered from 3 months after the second dose of any COVID-19 vaccine – regardless of the initial vaccine type.
• The Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine is recommended and is the preferred vaccine for use as a single booster dose.
• Individuals remain fully vaccinated with the primary two-dose vaccination course, which provides a high level of protection against the worst effects of COVID-19. The booster will provide additional protection and is not mandatory.
• Individuals who cannot receive a Pfizer vaccine due to a significant adverse reaction should speak to their doctor about receiving a third primary dose of the Vaxzervria (Astrazeneca) vaccine.