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Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccination Program 2024

Further covid vaccination "booster" doses are available. Recommendations are:

75 years and older: recommended 6 monthly
65-74 years: recommended 12 monthly, can be given 6 monthly
18-64 years: With severe immunocompromise - recommended every 6 to 12 months.
Without severe immunocompromise - can receive 12 monthly.
5-17 years: With severe immunocompromise - can receive every 12 months.
Without severe immunocompromise - not recommended.
Under 5 years - not recommended
Requirements are that it is at least 6 MONTHS since any previous Covid Vaccination, or since having Covid infection. 

If you have any questions about Covid Vaccination please first review the information on the Australian Government website about the vaccination program:  https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines

Before your appointment to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, we request that you read the following documents carefully so that you are prepared and informed about the process of vaccination and what to expect following:

Information on Pfizer Comirnaty Vaccination

After your Pfizer Comirnaty Vaccination

 

2024 Influenza Vaccination Program

Recommended for all Australians, particularly those at higher risk of more serious complications. To find out more please visit https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/flu-influenza#who-is-at-risk-from-flu 

The National Immunisation Program (government funded) vaccines will be available from early April. If you are here for an appointment for other reasons, you may be able to have an influenza vaccination, or you can book in to one of our vaccination clinics for flu, covid, or both together.

Eligibility for government funded influenza vaccination includes:

- Age 65 and over --> receive a "boosted" high dose vaccine for a more effective immune response.
- Age 6 months to 5 years
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- In pregnancy
- Have a medical condition placing you at higher risk of serious disease (eg. asthma, emphysema, heart disease, diabetes, suppressed immunity).

Influenza vaccinations for all other people aged 5 to 64 who do not meet these criteria are available now for $20. 

 

Standard Pre-Vaccination Checklist (From the Australian Immunisation Handbook):

Pre-Vaccination Checklist