We offer vaccination clinics several days per week, both Pfizer and Astra-Zeneca.
AstraZeneca is an effective and safe vaccine. Statistically in Australia the risk of dying from a blood clot due to an AstraZeneca vaccine is 1 in 1million
Compare this to the risk if you were unvaccinated and contracted Covid there is a 1 in 40 chance of death.
Both Astra-Zeneca and Pfizer vaccines have similar 90% effectiveness at preventing severe disease (hospital or ICU admission).
For those aged 12+ you are eligible for a Pfizer vaccine.
Third (Pfizer) shots are available for those having current chemotherapy, immunosuppressant drugs or haematological/blood cancers.
At the Belmore Surgery we can provide covid19 vaccination to patients who do not usually attend our surgery. Phone 67627933 for an appointment.
Flu vaccinations are also available. There must be at least a 1 week gap between the covid and influenza vaccinations.
Free flu immunisations are available for people over 65 years or under 5 years. Other children and adults may still have the flu needle but it is not government funded.
An additional needle, the new Pneumonia vaccine (Prevenar 13) can be given to those aged over 70.