Immunisation Services
COVID-19 ASTRAZENECA VACCINATION
Will community pharmacist immunisers be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine?
Community pharmacies across Australia have kept their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic to support their patients.
Community pharmacy is an essential part of the Australian health care system and are a critical partner in providing access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone in Australia seeking to be vaccinated. AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines can now be administered in select pharmacies across Australia.
To book, simply enter your suburb or postcode to find your closest Direct Chemist Outlet Pharmacy administering the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccination. Prior to booking, please use the Australian Government eligibility checker and confirm if you can receive the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
For the most up to date information on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout please visit here.
Who is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccination?
The Australian Government has committed to providing the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to Australian citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers and temporary or bridging visa-holders above the age of 18, if they wish to be vaccinated.
Is the COVID-19 vaccination safe in pregnancy?
Pregnant women should be routinely offered Comirnaty at any stage of pregnancy. To ensure adequate protection, pregnant women are recommended to complete the routine schedule of Comirnaty, which is two doses, three weeks apart. Comirnaty (Pfizer) and Spikevax (Moderna) vaccines are recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women and those planning a pregnancy. Women can receive the vaccine at any stage of pregnancy. Please speak to your obstetrician or GP if you have any questions.
COVID-19 Vaccination References