COVID-19 vaccination - Information Pack
Everyone in Australia will be offered a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Be prepared and know what to expect before and after your vaccination.
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE I GET VACCINATED FOR COVID-19?
Continue to protect yourself and your family against COVID-19:
- practise good hygiene
- practise physical distancing
- follow the limits for public gatherings
- understand how to isolate if you need to.
Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to see if you are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Please note that Covid-19 booster vaccinations are not recommended for anyone under the age of 18 and to call for eligibility and any questions.
PREPARING FOR COVID VACCINATION
While you wait for your appointment, there are some things you can do now to get ready. See the patient factsheet from the Department of Health about preparing for COVID-19 vaccination:
Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination
Mild side effects such as headache and fatigue are common for 24-48 hours so please consider this in your planning. Please read the following patient information about the AstraZeneca Vaccine, Comirnaty (Pfizer) Vaccine and the COVID-19 Vaccination Program:
Information on Comirnaty (Pfizer)
Patient information sheet on AstraZeneca and TTS
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for people with immunocompromise
AFTER YOUR VACCINE
For more information about what to expect after being given the Covid-19 vaccination, booking your second appointment and how the information you provide at your appointment is used, visit:
