PLEASE NOTE: the drive-through clinic on McCallum Street is for COVID-19 TESTING ONLY. You CANNOT access vaccination through this service. Please see information below to book an appointment to access COVID-19 vaccination.
Eligibility
Availability
Booking an appointment
After receiving your vaccine
Age-based recommendations on type of vaccine
Resources
You can check your eligibility via the Department of Health’s Vaccine Eligibility Checker. The list of groups currently eligible are also listed on the Department of Health website.
We are working with both the State and Federal Governments to obtain consistent supply of COVID-19 vaccines for our community. Please check Hot Doc for availability of appointments, which may vary dependant on supply.
Appointments are made via Hot Doc – www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/swan-hill-VIC-3585/swan-hill-respiratory-clinic/doctors
If you are unable to book online but have checked your eligibility you can phone the clinic on 5033 9968 (during business hours Monday-Friday).
Not in Swan Hill? Use the eligibility tracker above which will take you to a service finder where you can find your closest clinic.
There are things you can do ahead of your COVID-19 vaccination to get ready and stay safe.
*If you are not eligible under Medicare, you are still able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free at our Clinic.
If you do not have a Medicare card, you will need to obtain an Individual Health Identifier (IHI) number. To do this, you will need to complete and submit a Request or update an Individual Healthcare Identifier form. You can also visit a Medicare office to get an IHI.
You can also read this patient factsheet developed by the Australian Government Department of Health.
For more information, visit: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/learn-about-covid-19-vaccines/what-should-i-do-before-i-get-vaccinated-for-covid-19
Please do not come to your vaccination appointment:
If you have had another vaccine, for example the influenza vaccination, in the 7 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, please let us know as we may need to reschedule your appointment. It is recommended that people wait at least 7 days between a dose of flu vaccine and a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
You’ll be required to remain at the Clinic for 15 minutes after your vaccination. 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.
Who to contact
You can ask your doctor for specific advice about side effects.
If you think a COVID-19 vaccine has caused a side effect, you can report it. Reports of suspected side effects help the TGA monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety. Visit the TGA website to find out how.
After your COVID-19 vaccination, it is important that you continue to protect those around you by:
• washing your hands regularly with soap and water
• keeping 1.5m from those you don’t live with
• making sure the COVIDSafe app is active on your phone
• staying informed about local restrictions.
In line with the advice provided by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in light of the evolving evidence of a rare but serious side effect involving thrombosis with thrombocytopenia following receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the ATAGI has recommended a preference for the use of the Pfizer vaccine in adults aged under 60 years.
It is important to note the following statements from the Commonwealth Government:
It is important to be assured that the SHDH vaccination program will continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine, where it is indicated as safe to do so, and that SHDH will continue to work with both the State and Commonwealth Governments to progress the vaccine rollout in a safe and effective manner.
As per medical advice to the Commonwealth Government, for AstraZeneca the risk/benefit for those 60 and over is vastly in favour of being vaccinated. We encourage our community, when it is your turn, to be vaccinated.
More information on the AstraZeneca vaccine can be found at https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/learn-about-covid-19-vaccines/about-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women – see here for statement from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynacologists
COVID-19 vaccination – Eligibility declaration form www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-eligibility-declaration-form
For more COVID-19 vaccine related resources, visit the Department of Health website.
Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translated-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19
COVID-19 Vaccines animation – www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccines-animation-in-other-languages
How vaccines will be rolled out, and who they will go to first – www.health.gov.au/resources/translated/covid-19-vaccines-priority-rollout-animation-other-languages
For local resources and links to COVID-19 information, including in other languages please see our COVID-19 Community Resources page
