call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. If you have any concerns about your health and getting the COVID-19 vaccine you can: Omicron-specific bivalent vaccines are preferred for boosters. adults aged 18 years and older can choose the Pfizer, Pfizer bivalent, Moderna bivalent or Novavax vaccine.Īll vaccines are approved for use in Australia and continue to provide very strong protection against serious illness from COVID-19. children aged between 12 and 17 years can choose the Pfizer or Novavax vaccine. children aged between 5 and 11 years can receive the Pfizer vaccine. if aged 18 years and older, you can choose the Pfizer or Novavax vaccine. if aged between 12 and 17 years, you can choose the Pfizer or Novavax vaccine. if aged between 5 and 11 years, you can receive the Pfizer vaccine. if aged between 6 months and 5 years, you can receive the Pfizer vaccine. These groups should speak to their GP or specialist.įor more information about getting vaccinated for these groups, see Additional vaccination information for specific groups. They may also be able to get additional support to get vaccinated. Some children and adults have individual health needs that affect which vaccine they get and how many doses. People trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding can also get vaccinated. Pregnant people are at higher risk of becoming very sick with COVID-19 and can get vaccinated at any point during pregnancy. Please speak with your healthcare professional. You may need additional doses based on your medical condition. everyone aged 18 and above who are at risk.Īt risk adults and children include those with a disability, severely compromised immune system and complex or multiple health conditions, which increase their risk of severe COVID-19. The 2023 booster dose is particularly recommended for people at higher risk of severe illness, including: at risk children aged between 5 and 17 years. at risk children aged between 6 months and 5 years. Find one near you using the Health Direct Service Finder.įind a clinic and book Who can get vaccinated?Īustralian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends 2 doses as a primary course for: You can get them from your local pharmacy or GP. #Find a covid vaccine near me free#
Bivalent vaccines are preferred for booster doses.īoosters are free for all Victorians. If you are eligible and aged 12 years and older, you can choose the bivalent vaccine as your booster, which targets both the original COVID-19 strain and the omicron variant. Recharge your immunity with a booster dose and protect yourself before winter.īoosters should be taken 6 months following the previous dose or 6 months after your last COVID infection. Immunity wanes over time so your protection against the virus is low. Most Victorians had their last COVID vaccination more than 6 months ago. They protect you from getting very sick with newer variants of COVID-19.
For young children, multiple doses continue to be recommended and will vary by age, vaccine, and which vaccines were previously received.Ĭlick on the graphic to view larger version.Booster doses are additional doses after a primary vaccination course (2 doses).CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 years and older receive an updated (bivalent) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they previously completed their (monovalent) primary series.Monovalent (original) mRNA COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for use in the United States.CDC's new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised.
Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics DateĬDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. To find locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine and new bivalent booster doses, review the list of community clinics or click here. The new bivalent COVID-19 booster is available for people ages 6 months and older.
Click here for a list of locations offering the flu vaccine.Īnyone 6 months and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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