Please note that the state-run SWH vaccination and testing sites have closed as of May 1. If you require a COVID vaccination you can try one of the following:
The Victorian Department of Health have a number of helpful booking tips and resources for people who need assistance with interpreters, who require group bookings or who would like a vaccine appointment at their GP, pharmacy or at home. You can read more here.
COVID-19 booster doses are now also available for anyone over the age of 16 who has received their second dose of any COVID-19 vaccine more than 3 months ago (updated on 19/1/22) . Booster vaccinations are recommended for maximum protection against COVID-19.
4th Winter doses will be available for the following people from the 8th April:
People who have had COVID-19 should also wait at least 4 months before having an additional dose.
Read ATAGI’s statement on winter doses.
You are eligible for the vaccine fi you are aged 5 years and up.
Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccinations
Both mRNA vaccinations are very similar and information can be found below.
Moderna: Two doses are required given 4 weeks apart.
Pfizer: Two doses are required, given 3 weeks apart.
Information about the Pfizer vaccine.
Information about the Moderna vaccine.
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccinations
Important Information to read prior to receiving AZ
Important Information on pregnancy and breastfeeding.
A video message to pregnant women from RANZCOG President Dr Vijay Roach, he discusses COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy.
If you experience a reaction after your COVID-19 vaccine that concerns you, please contact your usual GP. To assist with the national monitoring of vaccine safety, you can also submit a report via https://safevac.org.au
Please click the below link and follow the steps to set up ‘proof of vaccination’.