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Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine (5 months)

You are eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose if:

  • you are 18 years and older, and
  • have had your second dose of COVID-19 vaccination at least 5 months ago.
 

Booster doses are not mandatory, however they are recommended to maintain immunity against COVID-19.

Benefits of a booster dose

A booster dose increases your protection against:

  • infection with the virus that causes COVID-19
  • severe disease
  • dying from COVID-19
 

A booster dose will continue to protect you, your loved ones and your community against COVID-19.

Who should get a booster dose

Booster doses are available to everyone 18 years and over who have had both doses of their primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago.  

ATAGI is not currently recommending booster doses for:

  • people aged 12 to 17 years
  • people who are severely immunocompromised and have already had a third dose
 

Read ATAGI’s advice on COVID-19 booster doses.

Vaccine types for booster doses

The Pfizer vaccine is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and recommended by ATAGI as a COVID-19 booster dose. 

You can have the Pfizer vaccine as a booster dose regardless of which vaccine you had for your first 2 doses.

You can also receive the Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) vaccine if you:

  • can’t have the Pfizer vaccine for medical reasons
  • had 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine previously.

Booking Appointments

We are offering booster doses at Criniti Medical Practice from 1st November 2021.

If you are eligible now (ie had your 2nd dose five months ago), feel free to book an appointment to receive your booster.

Book online via Hot Doc: https://hotdoc.com/u3ty4ohto

You can also call reception on (02) 9570 7770 to make a booking.

Further Resources

After Your Vaccination

After receiving any vaccine, you may experience minor side effects. Most side effects are mild and last no more than a few days.

Common reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations include:

  • a sore arm
  • headache
  • low level fever
  • muscle pain
  • chills
  • tiredness, or
  • joint pain.

 

You can use the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker if you have concerns about any symptoms after your vaccine. The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline, 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day.

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