Covid-19

The Village GP is pleased to advise that we are an approved vaccination provider for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. We are happy to help provide COVID-19 immunisation for our local area and the wider community.

To find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine, visit eligibility checker and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker. This will tell you which phase of the rollout you are in.

The COVID-19 vaccine is government-funded and incurs no additional out-of-pocket costs.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Boosters

Pfizer COVID-19 Booster shots are now available at The Village GP Black Rock. Booster doses are currently available to:

– People aged 12yrs and over with severe immune compromised conditions

– People aged 18yrs and over who received their second COVID vaccine dose at least 3 months ago

Booster doses are not mandatory, however, they are recommended to maintain immunity against COVID-19.

Booking your COVID-19 vaccination appointment

When it is your turn to get vaccinated, you can book an appointment directly through our online booking system or via the AMS Connect app.

The Mobile app download links are:

To download for Apple devices

To download for Android devices

Getting ready for your appointment

Please do not come to your vaccination appointment:

• If you are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
• If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have tested positive for COVID-19
• If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, or
• If you are in quarantine.

If you have had another vaccine in the 7 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, please let us know as we may need to reschedule your appointment.

If you cannot make it to your vaccination appointment, please contact us to arrange a new appointment on 03 8202 3000.

You can also read this patient factsheet developed by the Australian Government Department of Health: Prepare for your Vaccination

You can use the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker if you have concerns about any symptoms after your vaccine by visiting https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/. The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline, 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day

Obtaining proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination

The easiest way to get your vaccination statement is online using either:

• Your Medicare online account through myGov
• The Express Medicare mobile app

For easy access, select add to Apple Wallet to download your digital certificate onto your smartphone.