COVID-19 Vaccination

Yes, you should still have all the recommended doses for your age and health needs. Vaccination is likely to enhance the protection induced by infection. The interval between infection and vaccination enhances the protection from vaccination by further boosting the immune response, including immune memory response, generated following infection.

There is no recommended minimum interval between COVID-19 infection and vaccine dose, therefore individuals are not required to wait for six months since their last confirmed COVID-19 infection to receive their next recommended dose anymore. This recommendation applies to all people who are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

For more information please visit the Australian Government Department of Health website here - Opens in new tab.

The Department of Health have advised a COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day as an influenza vaccine - Opens in new tab.

For the timing between the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccines, please speak to your Pharmacist, GP or immunising health care professional about the most appropriate time to make your appointment.

After booking your appointment online, ensure you complete the pre-screening form prior to attending your appointment.

Please read the factsheet - Opens in new tab developed by the Australian Government Department of Health to prepare for your vaccination.

For further support, please chat with your Pharmacist or GP.

Australia has moved to an annual COVID-19 vaccination schedule, focusing on protecting people against severe illness, particularly those at higher risk.

Because of this, any individuals who previously have not completed the primary COVID-19 vaccine course or booster doses are encouraged a recommended dose based on the current Australian guidelines.

COVID-19 vaccine is available for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for:

• adults aged 75 years and over (2 funded doses per year, given approximately 6 months apart)
• adults aged 65–74 years (one funded dose per year)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50–74 years (one funded dose per year)
• adults aged 18–64 years with severe immunocompromise (one funded dose per year).

Those who are not eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine can consider receiving one annual dose based on individual risk-benefit assessment, which would need to be purchased privately.

Speak with one of our Pharmacists if you would like to find out more about your eligibility.

Please ask your Doctor or Pharmacist for the latest specific advice about side effects.

You can use the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker - Opens in new tab if you have concerns about any symptoms after your vaccine.

The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline - 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day.

If you think a COVID-19 vaccine has caused a side effect, you can report it. Reports of suspected side effects help the TGA monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety.

Our pharmacy can report side effects to the TGA on your behalf, or you can report your side effects yourself. Visit the TGA website - Opens in new tab to find out how.

If a serious reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine occurs, it will usually occur within 15 minutes of being vaccinated . It is important for you to wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes after being vaccinated so you can be observed for any serious reactions.

Pharmacists who deliver vaccinations are trained in first aid and CPR and know how to respond to an anaphylactic reaction. In the unlikely event of a severe reaction, the Pharmacist and other pharmacy team members will act immediately to provide emergency assistance.

For cancellations or changes within 24 hours of your appointment:
Please call the Pharmacy 777 location - Opens in new tab you made your booking with, and our team can help you rebook.

For cancellations or changes outside 24 hours of your appointment:
This can be done under “manage your booking online” on your booking confirmation email. Alternatively, you can either call, visit or email the pharmacy to cancel or reschedule.

Following your online cancellation, to book a new appointment:
Simply scroll up to the booking buttons on this page to start a new booking and schedule a new time or date.