People aged 16 to 64 who have a medical condition that increases their risk of severe COVID-19 illness and people with disability with significant or complex health needs, will be recommended to receive a winter booster vaccination dose from 30 May 2022.
The additional winter COVID-19 dose can be:
ATAGI now recommends that additional population groups should receive a winter booster dose, 4 months after their first booster dose:
Pfizer or Moderna are the preferred vaccines for the winter dose.
Please note, we are ONLY offering Pfizer vaccine at Criniti Medical Practice.
If you wish to have Moderna, you can see a list of locations where it is available here: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-finder
If you are eligible now (ie had your booster four months ago), feel free to book an appointment to receive your winter dose.
Book online via Hot Doc: https://hotdoc.com/u3ty4ohto
You can also call reception on (02) 9570 7770 to make a booking.
Yes, a COVID-19 vaccination and influenza (flu) vaccination can be given together on the same day. Government guidelines for vaccination have been updated and this has now been approved.
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:
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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