Pfizer bivalent BA.4/5 vaccine is now available at our GP surgery.

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ATAGI 2023 booster advice

• ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received: 

  • All adults aged 65 years and over

  • Adults aged 18-64 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs.

• ATAGI advises the following groups should consider a 2023 booster dose if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received, based on an individual risk benefit assessment with their immunisation provider. 

  • All Adults aged 18-64 years without risk factors for severe COVID-19

  • Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs.

• ATAGI advises that a booster dose is not recommended at this time for children and adolescents aged under the age of 18 who do not have any risk factors for severe COVID-19.

• Regarding vaccine choice, all currently available COVID-19 vaccines are anticipated to provide benefit as a booster dose, however bivalent mRNA booster vaccines are preferred over other vaccines. These include: Pfizer Original/Omicron BA.4/5, as well as Pfizer Original/Omicron BA.1 or Moderna Original/Omicron BA.1. Moderna Original/Omicron BA.4/5 is currently under evaluation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

• COVID-19 vaccine can be co-administered with influenza and other vaccines.

• Administration of a 2023 COVID-19 booster dose should aim to occur prior to June 2023  and at a time of 6 months or greater following the most recent COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection.

• Ongoing surveillance of COVID-19 infection rates and clinical outcomes, new variants, and vaccine effectiveness will inform future recommendations for additional booster doses.

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Link ATAGI 2023 booster advice

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Recommended doses and vaccines in pdf file format

Link to ATAGI website

Link to NSW Health website

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Influenza vaccines can be co-administered with COVID-19 vaccines.

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Click here to book online.

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Vaccination is now located in our GP practice. Public parking available across the street at Charles Harper Park. Address: 129 Parkes st, Helensburgh, NSW 2508

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1. On the day of vaccination ​

   • Bring Photo ID(driver license/passport) and Medicare card.

   • 6 month to 15 years old: Rrequired the presence of a parent or signed consent form: click here to download.

   • Please wear a short, loose sleeve so that the site for vaccination is easily accessible.

2. After vaccination

   • Minimum 21 days interval between first two doses. Pfizer boosters: 3 months after the second dose. Call Covid19 Vaccine Hotline 1800 020 080 for detail information.

   • Download your Proof of Vaccination via myGov website / Express Plus Medicare mobile app / call Australian Immunization registrar 1800 653 809 and request vaccine certificate.

   • If you’re 14 or older, you’ll need to get your own vaccine certificate or immunisation history statement.

   • What to expect after vaccination (COVID-19 Vaccine)

   • Please report suspected side effects associated with a COVID-19 vaccine to TGA.​

   • If you think you are having an allergic reaction please ring Emergency 000, Covid19 Vaccine Hotline 1800 020 080, Public Health Unit 1300 066 055 or Consult with your regular GP.

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Useful Links:

Check your eligibility

​​What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccine

More information on Pfizer vaccine

More information on Moderna vaccine

Frequently asked questions

When will I get a covid-19 vaccine

How to get a record of your covid-19 vaccination

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Please call Covid19 Vaccine Hotline 1800 020 080, Public Health Unit 1300 066 055 if you have any specific question regarding Covid vaccine.