COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 VACCINE CONSENT FORM

COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY

Illawarra Medical Centre, based in Ballajura, Western Australia, has been approved to provide COVID-19 vaccines, in adherence with the rollout of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

COVID-19 Vaccinations are available for eligible patients, while stocks last.

Given the shorter appointment times for COVID-19 Vaccinations, appointments can only be used for the delivery of the vaccine. If you have specific questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine or any other health related matters that you wish to discuss, we advise you to book a separate appointment with your regular GP prior to your vaccination appointment.

KIDS & COVID-19 VACCINATION

We are able to provide COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5 years and over, in line with the Australian Government’s vaccine rollout plan.

Recent data from AusVaxSafety shows children aged 5–11 years are reporting fewer side effects following COVID-19 vaccination than older Australians. Local reactions (pain at injection site, swelling, redness and itching) followed by headache and fatigue are the most commonly reported side effects among this age group, with the overwhelming majority of children recovering within 3 days.
 
To discuss any concerns or questions you may have about COVID-19 vaccinations, please book a separate appointment with your GP prior to your vaccination appointment.
 
To help you decide whether COVID-19 vaccination is right for your child, please click on the link below.
COVID-19 VACCINE DECISION AID

COVID BOOSTER DOSE

It is recommended that all adults who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months get another booster to give them additional protection against severe illness from COVID, regardless of the number of prior doses received.

This additional booster dose is particularly recommended for those at risk of severe illness, including:

  • anyone aged 75 years and over; and
  • adults who have medical comorbidities, disability or complex health needs. 

ATAGI has advised that those aged 65 years and over should consider a booster, following a discussion with their health care provider. Those aged 18 to 74 should also consider a booster if they are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Otherwise healthy children, teenagers and adults do not need a booster at this time, given the low incidence of severe illness and high level of hybrid immunity amongst this cohort.

To see the latest advice on booster doses, click the link below.
ATAGI BOOSTER RECOMMENDATION

ATAGI VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS

For the latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the preferred vaccine for different age groups, please CLICK HERE>>

ATAGI VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS

BOOKINGS

Bookings for COVID-19 vaccinations can be made online or by phoning (08) 9208 6400

For those who have not yet had their primary vaccinations, you will require 2 doses, given at the recommended number of weeks apart (depending on the vaccine given) and your second dose will be booked at the same time.

For children aged 5-11 years, it is recommended to receive the second dose 8 weeks after receiving the first dose. You will receive a reminder a week before the second dose appointment.

A booster is recommended for certain groups who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months, regardless of the number of prior doses received. Click here for details on ATAGI’s recommended vaccine doses for each age and population group>>

Each vaccine appointment will last for ~5 minutes and you will be required to wait at our practice for a further 15-30 minutes after your vaccination, to ensure there are no major reactions to the vaccine.

Given the shorter appointment times for our COVID-19 vaccinations, appointments can only be used for the delivery of the vaccine. If you have specific questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine or any other health related matters that you wish to discuss, we advise you to book a separate appointment with your regular GP prior to your vaccination appointment.

Please see below for other important information on how best to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination.

MAKE A BOOKING

PREPARING FOR YOUR COVID-19 VACCINATION

Prior to attending your COVID-19 vaccination appointment with Illawarra Medical Centre, please ensure:

  • you have checked and confirmed your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • you have provided us with your up-to-date  contact and Medicare details.
  • you have completed the COVID-19 Vaccination Consent Form (hard copies are available at our practice for those unable to complete the online form).
  • you wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm, for the vaccination.
  • you have read the information on potential side affects of the vaccine and know how to report any side effects.
  • you have brought  photo ID and a health summary from your usual clinic, if you are new to our practice, so that we can assess your eligibility.
  • you have booked in for your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CONSENT FORM

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines and the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout program, click on the link below.

MORE INFORMATION