PROTECT AGAINST COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is free for everyone in Australia, even if you don't have a Medicare card. The Australian Government encourages everyone to get vaccinated to help protect the community from COVID-10. All Pharmacy Network stores have been approved to provide vaccinations. Click here to make a booking at your preferred Pharmacy Network store.
You can learn more about the program by visiting the Australian Government Department of Health National COVID-19 Rollout information page. The ATAGI recommended doses and vaccines outlines which vaccines and doses are recommended for each age and population group.
COMMON FAQS
IS THE PHARMACY NETWORK PARTICIPATING IN THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT?
Yes, all of our stores have been approved to participate and a range of vaccinations are now available in our pharmacies. (NB. Pfizer Kids and Novalax are only available at The Pharmacy on Franklin)
WHAT WILL THE VACCINE COST ME?
COVID-19 Vaccines are free for all Australian citizens, permanent residents and most visa holders as per the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Before you arrive at the Pharmacy, please make sure your Medicare details are up to date (online, app or phone), or that you have an individual Health Identifier (IHI) if you’re not eligible for Medicare.
WHICH VACCINE WILL YOU GIVE?
We are currently providing bookings for Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax.
HOW WAS THE VACCINE DEVELOPED SO QUICKLY?
Funding was no obstacle and thousands of scientists contributed to the effort. Many thousands of people signed up rapidly to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials in 2020.
These vaccines have been tested with more participants than many earlier vaccines for other diseases.
HOW IS THE VACCINE GIVEN?
The COVID-19 Vaccine is given as an injection into your upper arm. It is given in two doses. You will have the second dose 3 to 12 weeks after having the first dose.
DO I NEED A BOOSTER AFTER MY INITIAL TWO DOSES?
To receive the best protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19, the Australian Government recommends that you receive all the recommended doses for your age or individual health needs. Boosters are important to maintain protection and are free everybody. All adults can get a booster if it’s been 6 months or longer since their last COVID-19 booster or confirmed infection (whichever is most recent) for additional protection against severe illness from COVID.Booster doses are not recommended at this time for children and adolescents under 18 years of age who do not have any risk factors for severe COVID-19.
SHOULD I HAVE BOTH FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS THIS YEAR?
Yes. The Australian Government recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months has the flu shot every year. It is difficult to predict who will catch influenza (usually referred to as the flu) or who will become seriously ill from it. The flu can require someone to be hospitalised and it can even be fatal.
CAN I HAVE MY COVID-19 BOOSTER AND MY FLU VACCINATION AT THE SAME TIME?
If ou are feeling fit and well, it's ok to have your flu shot and COVID booster at the same time. Just book your COVID appointment and ask for your flu shot when you arrive at the pharmacy.
CAN MY CHILD HAVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
It is recommended that children over the age of 5 years receive two doses of COVID-19 vaccination but boosters are not recommend for those under 18 years of age unless a pre-existing medical condition or multiple comorbidities exist which increase the risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19.
I'M BREASTFEEDING, SHOULD I GET VACCINATED?
All pregnant and breastfeeding women are recommended to have a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they are 16 years or older and have received their first 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine at least 3 months ago.
