Our surgery has been chosen as one of the clinics to start rolling out the COVID-19 and we look forward to bringing you some peace of mind when it comes to your health. We will be conducting vaccination clinics at the surgery from the 12th of April and appointments are now available for booking over the phone.
Important Information
General Information : Once receiving the COVID-19 vaccination you greatly reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 and you must receive two doses of the vaccination for it to take full effect. The second does of the vaccine will likely be given 12 weeks after your initial vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination is free. You choose to have the vaccination or not. We do encourage patients to still also receive the flu vaccination, but there must be a waiting period of at least 14 days between flu vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Eligibility : As vaccine numbers are limited at this stage, an eligibility criteria does apply. To check your eligibility head to the link below.
As more vaccinations become available our team will be sharing regular updates to keep you informed.
Vaccination Type : The surgery has been given an allocation of the AstraZeneca vaccination. The AstraZeneca vaccine does not contain any live SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19), and it cannot give you COVID-19.
Side Effects : As with any vaccine, you may have some side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. These side effects are usually mild and usually go away within one or two days.
If you’ve received the Covid-19 vaccination and you believe you are experiencing some side effects you can check here : https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-19-vaccine-side-effect-checker
Post vaccination : Some people may still get COVID-19 after vaccination. So you must still follow public health precautions as required in your state or territory to stop the spread of COVID-19 including:
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keep your distance – stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people
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washing your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitiser
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wear a mask, if your state or territory has advised you should
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stay home if you are unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms and
arrange to get a COVID-19 test.
For further information about COVID-19 and the vaccination rollout, head to the Department of Health Website : https://www.health.gov.au/resources
If you are currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination, contact the surgery to arrange an appointment to receive your vaccination (02) 6772 2291.
