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All vaccines approved for use in Australia undergo robust scientific testing and analysis by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). There are rigorous regulations to ensure all vaccines are effective and safe. For the most up to date information please visit here and here.

The Australian government has committed to providing the COVID-19 vaccine for free to all Australian citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers and temporary or bridging visa-holders.

The Australian Government is committed to providing all Australians with access to the COVID-19 vaccine for free if they wish to recieve it. For details on who will receive a COVID-19 vaccine please visit here.

Currently, COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for use in children. Also, due to emerging evidence of a rare clotting disorder associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Pfizer vaccine is preferred in adults aged under 60 years. Adults under 60 years of age may still choose to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine if the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. As new evidence emerges, these recommendations may change.

Like all vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines do have some side effects. The most common side effects are reactions at the injection site (redness, swelling and/or pain) and more general reactions (fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches and pains). These side effects are most common in the 48 hours after vaccination. i The Astra-Zeneca vaccine has also been associated with a rare clotting disorder, therefore, the Pfizer vaccine is preferred in people aged under 60 years. If you have any concerns, please talk to your local pharmacist or healthcare provider.

Whether or not you have received a COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and social distancing. Stay home if you are sick and get tested for COVID-19. Wear a mask when appropriate and follow Government guidelines when outbreaks occur.

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is the first vaccine to be provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for administration to individuals 12 years and older. This vaccine is a mRNA vaccine. It requires 2 doses, 21 days aparti . The Australian Technical Advisary Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have advised that COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is preferred for adults under 60 years. More information can be found here

The AstraZeneca/University of Oxford vaccine is approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for those aged 18 years and over. It requires 2 doses, 4-12 weeks apart.i The AstraZeneca/University of Oxford vaccine is highly effective at preventing death and severe illness among people who contract COVID-19. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends this vaccine in adults aged over 60 years of age as the benefits are believed to outweigh the risks. Adults under 60 years of age may still choose to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine where the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks for that individual. If you have any specific concerns, we encourage you to talk to your local pharmacist or healthcare provider. More information can be found here

The Moderna vaccine is the second mRNA vaccine that the Australian Government has committed to through an advance purchase agreement. If approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), this agreement will provide access to the current Moderna vaccine (available in the second half of 2021) and also variant-specific versions of the vaccine to address longer term immunity and emerging viral variants. More information can be found here

More information can be found on The Australian Government Department of Health website here World Health Organization website here Therapeutic Goods Administration website here

Which COVID-19 vaccine you receive will be determined by the Australian Government based on priority, vaccine availability, safety and appropriateness. Currently, pharmacies are administering the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine.