COVID-19

 COVID-19 vaccination using the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine is available for patients aged five and over.    If you have not already had a COVID-19 vaccination you will need either one or two doses to be fully immunised.  Many people now only need one. Speak to your doctor to work out how many doses you need.

Regular boosters protect against waining immunity over time and are the best way to maintain protection against severe illness, hospitalisation, and death from COVID-19. The Pfizer vaccine is recommended for these boosters regardless of which vaccine you received for your first course.We are currently vaccinating using the XBB.1.5 formulation. The most recent guidelines recommend boosters every twelve months for people aged 18-74 and every six months for those 75 and above. Certain patients with impaired immunity, and people between 65 and 74, are eligible for a dose every six months in certain situations. Vaccination is not currently recommended for children under five or for children under 18 without certain risk factors. Speak to our clinical team about your specific circumstances or check the government elegibility tool here.

The latest information about vaccination side effects can be found on the ATAGI website. 

COVID-19 vaccinations are bulk billed.  Please bring your Medicare card with you to your appointment.  If you have any concerns about COVID-19 vaccination please talk to your doctor prior to making an appointment for vaccination. 

Vaccination clinics are available most weeks, generally on a Thursday afternoon. Appointments for vaccination must be made by telephone, allowing us to check your eligibility before attending.  Call (03) 5477 6888.

Further information is available by calling the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 or by emailing covidvaccineenquiries@health.gov.au.