COVID-19 Vaccine
CHECKING WHEN YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE
To find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine now, visit https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker. This will tell you which phase of the roll out you are in.
BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT
When it is your turn to get vaccinated, you can book an appointment with your doctor online via our website, or by calling reception on 9836 1366.
Shortly after making your booking, you will receive an electronic COVID-19 vaccine consent form via the email or mobile phone number recorded on your file.
If you do not receive this, please let reception know prior to your appointment.
GETTING READY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Before your vaccination appointment, you should make sure your details are up to date with Medicare.
Once you have had your vaccine, you’ll be able to get an immunisation history statement to prove your vaccination status. You can find out how to get your immunisation history statement on the Services Australia website.
Please do not come to your vaccination appointment if you:
- are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
- are awaiting COVID-19 test results
- have tested positive for COVID-19 and you are in isolation
- are in quarantine
- are a close contact of someone with COVID-19.
If you have had any other vaccine in the 14 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, please let us know as we may need to reschedule your appointment.
If you cannot make it to your vaccination appointment, please contact us to arrange a new appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VACCINATION APPOINTMENT
You should bring the following to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment:
· photo ID, if you have one
· Medicare card, if you have one
· 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
· the name of your current GP/s and any specialist doctors you see
· a face mask.
At your appointment, you will be able to discuss any questions you have about COVID-19 vaccinations with your immunisation provider.
Tell your immunisation provider if you have any medical conditions or if you are taking any medications. In particular, make sure to tell them if you:
· have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or to an ingredient of the vaccine
· have had anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) to other vaccines or other medicines
· have a history of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)
· have a mast cell disorder
· have a bleeding disorder or are receiving anticoagulant therapy (a blood thinner)
· are pregnant
· are immunocompromised (i.e. have a weakened immune system or take immune suppressing medication)
· have had COVID-19 in the past, or have ongoing illness from COVID-19
· have received another COVID-19 vaccine (and which brand)
· have received any vaccine in the last 14 days
In some circumstances, it may be better to have a discussion with your healthcare provider about vaccination before making an appointment for vaccination. You can also read information about the specific vaccine you are receiving:
HOW WILL YOU RECEIVE THE VACCINE
You will receive the Pfizer vaccine as an injection, most commonly into your upper arm muscle. You must remain in the vaccination clinic for observation for at least 15 minutes after vaccination. Depending on your medical history, you may be asked to wait in the clinic for 30 minutes.
Please read the below Department of Health patient fact sheet about what to expect after being given the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination.
HOW IS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE AT YOUR APPOINTMENT USED?
For information on how your personal details are collected, stored and used visit:
http://www.health.gov.au/using-our-websites/privacy/privacy-notice-for-covid-19-vaccinations
