Covid-19 Vaccines
Castle Medical Marsden Park will be offering the Pfizer monovalent Omicron XBB 1.5 COVID-19 vaccines for primary vaccination of people age 12 years or older from 18 December 2023.
The Pfizer Bivalent BA.4-5 vaccine (Pfizer Original/Omicron BA.4-5 COVID-19 vaccine) is available at our practice until 17 December.
You are now also eligible for a booster if it has been 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
To be considered up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, you must have completed all doses recommended for your age and health status. Read ATAGI’s statement on defining ‘up-to-date’ status for COVID-19 vaccination.
Please check your eligibility via NSW Health https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/vaccination
Important notice
Do you have Covid-19 symptoms?
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS HONESTLY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE STAFF
1. Have you been a close contact with a COVID positive person within the last 7 days? If yes, please get tested and return home to isolate.
Please note that if you have been considered a “close contact” you should not be visiting any healthcare settings for at least 7 days after your last contact with the infected person. If you have to visit, do a rapid antigen test (RAT) before you go and wear a mask.
2. Get tested if you have any of the following symptoms and contact the clinic to book your appointment.
Fever
Coughing
Sore Throat
Shortness of breath
Other symptoms include:
Runny nose or congestion
Headache or fatigue
Muscle or joint pains
Nausea or loss of appetite
Diarrhoea or vomiting
Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
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Thank you for your cooperation and for helping to keep our staff and patients safe.
Pfizer Monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine (12 yrs+)
Pfizer monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine will be available for primary vaccination of people aged 12 years or older from 18 Dec 2023.
The new monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia, following advice from the ATAGI. All currently available vaccines remain safe and effective, hence, individuals who haven’t had a booster in the last six months are encouraged to book in for a booster shot.
Eligibility recommendations:
Everyone aged 65 years and older is recommended to have a 2023 COVID-19 booster;
Those aged 18 to 64 years should consider a 2023 booster;
A second booster is also recommended for all adults aged 75 years and older, and younger adults with risk factors for serious illness.
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COVID-19 Booster Advice.
Has it been 6 months or longer since their last COVID-19 booster or confirmed infection?
All adults can get a booster if it’s been 6 months or longer since their last COVID-19 booster or confirmed infection (whichever is most recent) for additional protection against severe illness from COVID.
This is particularly recommended for people at higher risk of severe illness, including:
everyone 65 years and over
everyone 18 years and over with medical comorbidities, disability or complex health needs.
Booster doses are not recommended at this time for children and adolescents under 18 years of age who do not have any risk factors for severe COVID-19.
The date you had your last COVID-19 vaccine is on your COVID-19 digital certificate.
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Additional Information
If you are a Non- Medicare cardholder, please be advised that bookings can only be made at Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic, a state-run or territory-run vaccination clinic, or a pharmacy.
What to expect when booking your vaccine at Castle Medical, Marsden Park:
Book your appointment online
You will receive a confirmation email from HotDoc with a link to the consent form. This needs to be submitted prior to your appointment.
You should also receive a text message confirming your appointment.
Department of Health Links
ATAGI recommends that everyone aged 5 years and older gets a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Children aged 6 months to under 5 years who are at greater risk of severe disease are also eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Everyone in Australia aged 5 years and over is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccination.
All adults can get a booster if it’s been 6 months or longer since their last COVID-19 booster or confirmed infection (whichever is most recent) for additional protection against severe illness from COVID.
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FAQs
Our most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and the vaccination are answered below. If you have any further inquires please fill in the National Coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccine enquiries form below.
Find out more about getting vaccinated for COVID-19
When are we receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The vaccination roll-out has commenced for eligible patients. Eligibility can be checked on the Department of Health Vaccine Eligibility Tracker. The tracker will advise which phase of the roll-out you are part of and when you would be eligible.
Can I access information about COVID-19 vaccines in other languages ?
Information about COVID-19 vaccines has been translated into multiple languages. You can find this information via the link below.
COVID-19 information in multiple languages
National coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline
If you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call the telephone number listed below. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Have more questions?
For any additional questions that you may have please contact National Coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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