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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines

COVID vaccines are now available from your trusted Perth GP at Northbridge Medical Centre!
  • We are an approved centre for providing COVID-19 vaccines
  • Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are available
  • We are vaccinating all patients aged 12 years and older
  • Patients can start booking in for their COVID-19 vaccination booster 6 months after the second shot
  • ClickBook Onlineto secure your AstraZeneca or Pfizer COVID vaccine appointment

GP COVID Vaccine Perth

The Australian COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway and Northbridge Medical Centre is an approved centre for providing COVID vaccines in Perth. The vaccine is free for everyone in Australia and is also voluntary.

Currently, Northbridge Medical Centre administers Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ATAGI) recommends that anyone over the age of 12 years old should be vaccinated for COVID-19. We are now vaccinating all patients aged 12 years or older.

For information regarding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination, please refer to Australian Government Department of Health When will I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Perth GP COVID vaccine eligibility

The following people are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine:

  • All adults aged 12 to 59 years old
  • All residential aged care workers
  • People with a disability
  • Those who have contraindication for the AstraZeneca vaccine
  • Any adults over 60 years old who elected to have the Pfizer vaccine, provided there is sufficient supplies of the vaccine at the vaccination centre

The following patients are in the priority groups for vaccination:

  • Aged and disability care workers
  • People with a disability
  • Health care workers
  • All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • People aged 12 and over with underlying medical conditions or significant disability
  • People who are pregnant

For the latest news and information about the COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, please refer to WA department of health COVID-19 vaccines news

 

COVID-19 vaccination availability & criteria

COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to medical practices in phases and therefore we are only able to book in a limited number of patients each week.

Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker  and Health WA information on vaccine eligibility to find out when you can receive the vaccination. Then Book Online or call Northbridge Medical Centre on (08) 9228 8339  to book an appointment if you are eligible, or register your interest.

If you wish to find out the latest news and information about COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, please refer to WA Department of Health  COVID-19 vaccine website.

Alternatively, you can call the National Coronavirus hotline on 1800 020 080, or email the WA Department of Health coronavirus vaccine enquiries.

AstraZeneca vaccine

The AstraZeneca vaccine is approved by Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for people 18 years and older.

The current Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ATAGI) recommends that AstraZeneca vaccine is the preferred vaccine for adults over 60 years old.

If you wish to find out further information and news about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, please refer to WA Department of Health AstraZeneca vaccine website.

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved by Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for people 12 years and older.

The current Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ATAGI) recommends that Pfizer vaccine is the preferred vaccine for adults under 60 years old.

If you wish to find out further information and news about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, please refer to WA Department of Health Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine website.

People with the following blood clotting conditions are safe to receive AstraZeneca vaccines

Thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a rare newly identified condition associated with the AstraZeneca vaccines. This condition is different from other blood clotting conditions. Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ATAGI) has concluded that, the following groups of people with blood clotting conditions can receive the AstraZeneca vaccines:

  • People with past history of venous thromboembolism, such as deep veins thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
  • People with predisposition to form blood clots, such as those with history of Factor V Leiden or other non-immune thrombophilic disorders
  • People with family history of clotting conditions
  • People currently receiving anticoagulation medications
  • People with a history of heart disease or stroke
  • People with a current or past history of thrombocytopenia.

For more information, please refer to WA Department of Health statement.

People over 60 years old who are recommended to receive Pfizer vaccines

The current Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ATAGI) recommends that AstraZeneca vaccine is the preferred vaccine for adults over 60 years old. However, Pfizer vaccines are recommended for the following groups of patients:

  • People with past history of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)
  • People with past history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
  • People with past history of idiopathic splanchnic venous thrombosis
  • People with anti-phospholipid syndrome with thrombosis
  • People with anaphylaxis to previous dose of AstraZeneca vaccines
  • People with thrombosis with thrombocytopaenia occurring after AstraZeneca vaccines
  • People with other serious adverse event attributed to AstraZeneca vaccines

For more information, please refer to WA Department of Health statement.

Obtaining proof of your COVID-19 vaccination

A formal document of proof of COVID-19 vaccination can only be obtained using Medicare online account through myGov. Please refer to the following website for information :

 

Influenza & Flu Vaccines

What is the Flu?

Influenza (flu) is a common viral infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. The flu is very contagious and affects people of all ages. Despite being mild in most cases, it can cause serious illnesses even in a healthy person.

 

What is the flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine is an inactive vaccine that triggers the body's natural immune response to defend against the flu infection. Each year new strains of the influenza virus are added into the yearly vaccine. An annual flu shot is the best way to build up the body's resistance to infections.

 

When should you get the flu vaccine?

Annual flu shots are recommended. Protection from the flu vaccine normally occurs about 3 weeks after the vaccination. The immunity from the vaccination is also the strongest about 3 months after the injection. The best time to have the vaccination is in autumn. However, it is never too late to be vaccinated!

 

Can I have the flu shot on the same day as the COVID-19 vaccine?

It is currently not recommended to have the flu injection on the same day as the COVID-19 vaccination. An interval of at least 14 days is advised between the two vaccinations.

 

 

Who should get the flu shots?

The Australian Governments recommends everyone aged 6 months and over to have a yearly flu vaccination.  The following group of patients are strongly recommended to have the flu vaccination and are eligible for FREE annual influenza vaccination under the National Immunisation Program:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
  • Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
  • People aged 6 months or over who have medical conditions that are at a higher risk of flu related complications
  • Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
  • People aged 65 years and over

The following medical conditions are associated with an increased risk of influenza related complications:

  • Immunocompromising medical conditions
  • All cardiac and heart related diseases
  • All chronic respiratory and lung diseases
  • Various metabolic disorders including Diabetes
  • Chronic neurological and brain disorders
  • Chronic renal and kidney disease

Please refer to Australian Immunisation Handbook for more information.

Booking a vaccine appointment with your GP is simple

Ask the friendly Northbridge Medical Centre team or speak with your GP about receiving the COVID or flu vaccines. We endeavour to keep our patients informed and are committed to your safety with our COVID-19 protocols. Contact us here or call us on (08) 9229 8339 to book an appointment.

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