COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination helps protect you and your loved ones from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The more people vaccinated, the lower the risk of it spreading. Even if you've had COVID-19 before, regular vaccination is still recommended.
Vaccination recommendations
For individuals with severe immunocompromise:
75 years and older: A booster dose is recommended every six months.
65 years to 74 years: A booster dose is recommended at least every 12 months, but can be received every six months.
18 to 64 years: A booster dose is recommended at least every 12 months but can be received every six months. Consult your doctor to discuss the risks and benefits.
5 to 17 years: A booster dose can be received every 12 months.
4 years and younger: A booster is not recommended.
For individuals without severe immunocompromise:
75 years and older: A booster is recommended every six months.
65 to 74 years: A booster dose is recommended at least every 12 months but can be received every six months. Consult your doctor to discuss the risks and benefits.
18 to 64 years: A booster dose can be received every 12 months.
5 to 17 years: A booster is not recommended.
4 years and younger: A booster is not recommended.
*Information is based on 2025 recommendations.
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The COVID-19 vaccination can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day) with an influenza vaccine. Co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations is safe and produces a good immune response for each type of virus.
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Book your co-administered Flu and COVID-19 vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccination can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day) with an influenza vaccine.
Co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations is safe and produces a good immune response for each type of virus.
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Your questions answered
Is the COVID-19 vaccination compulsory in Australia?
COVID-19 vaccination is free, voluntary, and available to Medicare and non-Medicare cardholders, as well as most visa holders.
While you can't be forced to get vaccinated, there may be consequences, such as restrictions on travel or work. For example, some countries and airlines may require proof of vaccination, similar to requirements for Yellow Fever. Certain jobs, like airline crew or frontline healthcare workers, may also mandate vaccination due to a higher risk of exposure.
Australians have a strong history of immunisation, which remains one of the most effective ways to prevent illness and reduce its spread.
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccination?
Everyone in Australia aged 5 years and over is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
How can I be sure the COVID-19 vaccination is safe?
Before a COVID-19 vaccine is used in Australia, it must be approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
The TGA assesses the safety, quality and effectiveness of the vaccines before they are registered for use in Australia. This process is one of the most thorough in the world.^
The vaccine that will be available as part of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will go through this strict approval process before it is made available to be administered.
Are there any known side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
The vaccine can have side effects, which are usually mild, and your pharmacist will talk you through these during your appointment.
In clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine, the most commonly reported side effects have included pain at the injection site, fever, and muscle aches.
All these side effects didn’t last for long. It's important to remember the benefits of being protected against COVID-19 significantly outweigh any minor side effects from the vaccine.^
Do you offer the Children’s Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, children aged 5-11 can now receive the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine in selected community pharmacies across the country.
This vaccine is a paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine and will need to be administered in two doses at least 8 weeks apart.
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How can I book in for my COVID-19 vaccination?
Click here or scroll to the top of this page and select one of the booking options, and then follow the prompts.
We look forward to seeing you at your vaccination appointment soon.
How can I cancel or reschedule my existing COVID-19 vaccination Appointment?
To cancel or reschedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment, please locate the confirmation email sent to you at the time of booking. This email will come from [email protected]. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.
The email includes a link that allows you to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
How can I protect myself from COVID-19 until I am able to get the vaccine?
The best thing you can do to help protect yourself is to stay up to date and continue to be COVID-safe.
This includes doing things like:
Practising good hand hygiene
Maintaining social distance
Stay home if you are sick and get tested
Will a flu vaccination protect me from COVID-19?
No, the flu vaccine will not protect you against COVID-19. It is recommended to be up to date with all vaccinations, including both flu and COVID-19.
Influenza and COVID-19 are both dangerous but separate viruses. And now, you can have both your COVID-19 booster and your 2024 flu vaccination during the same appointment, on the same day, at participating MediADVICE pharmacies.
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Can I get my COVID-19 vaccination at the same time as my annual flu vaccination?
Yes, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations can be safely given at the same time, making it easier for Australians to stay protected against serious respiratory illnesses.
Flu vaccinations are available at MediADVICE pharmacies nationwide from around mid-March. For most adults, the ideal time to get vaccinated is between March and late April, ensuring maximum protection before the peak flu season, which typically runs from June to September.
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