Qld health immunisation program

The underlying medical conditions listed under the 1b priority list are recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.

We will be working collaboratively with the Australian Government to ensure an effective and efficient vaccination rollout for our rural and remote communities. Your local Hospital and Health Service is working on outreach options and mobile vaccination facilities among other alternatives to cater for individual communities.

The vaccine is our best chance at reducing the seriousness of COVID in individuals and potentially controlling the spread in community. Like all vaccines, our vaccination providers are well trained at ensuring those with a needle phobia are treated compassionately and sensitively while they are receiving their vaccine.

Read more about needle anxiety and proven tips to help. You will require 2 doses of the same vaccine to be properly vaccinated because they deliver instructions to the immune response in different ways. The safety and efficacy of mixing products has not yet been fully evaluated and there is currently no evidence to support alternating brands of COVID vaccine. People who have already had their first dose of AstraZeneca Vaxzevria COVID vaccine without any serious adverse effects are strongly encouraged to have their second dose.

If you experienced serious adverse effects from your first dose of COVID vaccine, speak with your doctor. Given the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine has only recently been approved for children as young as 12, we are still working through the rollout for this age group. We will work with the Federal Government to determine appropriate mechanisms and protocols to vaccinate this age group.

If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, you can make an appointment with any approved GP within Australia. If you are interstate and require your second dose of the vaccine, you can make an appointment with an approved GP within Australia. This group includes vaccination providers. When there is a high number of COVID cases and community transmission, PPE gear such as surgical masks and protective eyewear must be worn by staff administrating the vaccine.

Those receiving the vaccine and staff not in direct contact with the vaccine recipient are required to wear surgical masks. If there is an issue with your vaccination record in AIR please contact the clinic where you received your vaccine or call COVID if you were vaccinated at Queensland Health vaccination location. You will still be issued a COVID vaccination certificate if you have received a medically approved mixed schedule, however it may take slightly longer to process.

If you received your vaccines overseas you will need to have your overseas vaccination records added to the Australian Immunisation Register AIR. If you are anxious about getting your vaccine please let the vaccination provider know so they can help you feel comfortable. Read more about Needle anxiety and proven tips to help. It is important that regular treatments for immunodeficiencies and autoimmune conditions are continued, because stopping these treatments can place people with these conditions at greater risk from COVID Vaccination should occur on a different day if possible from regular infusion treatments, such as immunoglobulin Ig or immunosuppressant infusions.

Speak to your treating clinician about the best timing for your vaccination. If you are unable to leave your home to receive the vaccine, contact your health provider and ask if they can arrange an in-home vaccination visit for you. We are asking all Queenslanders who can be vaccinated, to be.

You should schedule your vaccination appointment for after the completion of your mandatory quarantine. Flu is serious. Each year thousands of people are hospitalised with complications from the flu. The best way to avoid getting ill is to make sure you are vaccinated against the current strains of flu they can change year by year. Your flu vaccination is important and it is recommended you speak to your health care provider about scheduling an appointment to get vaccinated.

In special circumstances, this time period may be shortened including same day administration. Exceptions are in place where it is has been deemed medically safe, including the school vaccination program. Whilst an influenza vaccine will not prevent COVID infection, it can reduce the severity and spread of influenza, which may make you more susceptible to other respiratory illnesses like COVID You need to have your flu vaccine every year to make sure you are fully protected against the current strains of flu circulating in the community.

If you are unlucky enough to catch COVID and influenza around the same time, it is likely you will become quite ill. By getting vaccinated against both influenza and COVID, you are giving yourself the best protection against both illnesses. The vaccine is free of charge to all Australians. Vaccination providers cannot charge you for the COVID vaccine or for your appointments to receive the vaccine. If your vaccination provider charges for any costs associated with the administration of the COVID vaccination including booking fees , you should:.

Queensland Health will use your personal details for the purposes of program safety and disease surveillance. Your personal details will also be provided to the Australian Immunisation Register, as required by Australian Government law. Print Getting vaccinated. Queensland Health vaccination locations. Book online. General Practice and Pharmacies.

Search for a GP or Pharmacy. Search for a location. Having trouble with your booking? Duration Please note that while the Delta strain of COVID is circulating in our community, you are encouraged to get your second dose of Astra Zeneca as early as 8 weeks from your first vaccination. Questions about booking an appointment How can I book an appointment? Who can I contact if I need help to book, change or cancel an appointment? Can someone book an appointment on my behalf?

My child is aged between 5 and 11 years old. If you parent, carer or guardian have previously created an account in the Queensland Health COVID online booking system, you can add your child as your dependent and book an appointment for them by following the steps in this guide Register and book on behalf of someone else.

Received assistance over the phone via COVID to book an appointment at a Queensland Health vaccination location or Visited a Queensland Health vaccination location as a walk-in. Will the first and second appointments be booked at the same time? There is a window in which you can receive your second dose:. Please note that while the Delta strain of COVID is circulating in our community, you are encouraged to get your second dose of AstraZeneca as early as 8 weeks from your first vaccination.

Pfizer Comirnaty should be administered 3—6 weeks from your first vaccination. Moderna Spikevax should be administered 4 weeks from your first vaccination. AstraZeneca Vaxzevria should be administered 12 weeks from your first vaccination. You should book your second dose as close to this window as possible. Last updated: 24 December Share this page: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. How can I book an appointment? There is a window in which you can receive your second dose: Pfizer COVID vaccine should be administered as close to 3—6 weeks from your first vaccination.

How can I have an interpreter at my appointment? If I am eligible, do I need to make an appointment, or can I just turn up at a Queensland Health vaccination location? How long does a vaccination appointment take? Will I be able to a make a long appointment or family booking? There are a few things you should bring with you on the day of your vaccine.

Booking confirmation printed or on your phone Photo identification or employee identification, if applicable Medicare card, if you have one Information about any medical conditions you have or medications you are taking Any vaccines you have had in the past 14 days or any previous COVID vaccines you may have had. We also suggest you wear a short sleeve shirt.

If I feel unwell on the day of my appointment, what should I do? I am seeing a 'redirect' message when trying to book and register for my vaccination. What should I do? You will then need to wait for your unique invitation email that will allow you to make a booking.

You received an invitation, but when clicking on the link in the invitation, you received a redirection message. You will need to wait to receive a new invitation email to allow you to create your account and book an appointment.

Please do not continue to try and use the link in the old invitation as it will not work. If you went to your first appointment as a walk-in, your second dose appointment will be created for you.

You will receive an email with a unique link to create an account on the booking system. You are trying to use an invitation code that has already been used. If you have already set up your account, go directly to the Queensland Health COVID vaccine online booking system and click sign in. You are attempting to use a QR code given to you at a vaccination clinic and you did not book your first appointment online.

How do I add my Medicare number? My Medicare card only has 10 digits A complete Medicare number requires 11 digits in total. If you do not have a Medicare card you can leave this field blank. What should I do next? Why do I need to use a unique email address and unique mobile phone number?

What can I do? Do I need to give a Registration code? How do I book my appointment once I have registered? If you have received an invitation email see Booking a COVID vaccine appointment PDF or watch a video tutorial: How to book To confirm you are on the waiting list, check your email for the confirmation of registration.

How do I receive an email inviting me to book a vaccination appointment? How to book an appointment When appointments are available in your area you will be sent an invitation email. Click the unique booking link in this email to create an account and make your booking. Click the Sign up now link to create your account.

Edge and Chrome are the recommended web browsers for computers, tablets and mobile phones Internet Explorer is not recommended. Enter your email address and click Send verification code Check your email and copy and paste the code to complete the verification process.

Create a password then click Create to finish creating your account. If you need to book your second appointment or change your appointment you will use your email address and the password you just set to log back in. Once logged in to the booking system, click I have received an invitation and want to make a vaccination appointment. Follow the step-by-step instructions within the system to make your booking. Read through the consent information and click Continue Complete the Pre-vaccination assessment form and click Next Enter your postcode to see vaccination centres near you.

If you do not see any results you may need to increase the radius km value to search a bigger area. Select your preferred clinic to view the available appointments. Click Book to secure your appointment. If there are no appointments available you may need to try another clinic, or log back in another time when more appointments are made available. Queensland Health vaccination locations Booked appointments If you parent, carer or guardian have previously created an account in the Queensland Health COVID online booking system, you can add your child as your dependent and book an appointment for them by following the steps in Register and book on behalf of someone else PDF, 1.

Walk-ins Walk-in vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years will begin from 10 January GP or pharmacy vaccination locations You can make a booking for your child to be vaccinated at your local GP or pharmacy. How do I book my second vaccination appointment? I have completed my first vaccination appointment. Do I need to register my interest for the vaccine again to book my second appointment?

Who qualifies as an authorised substitute decision maker? Examples of Statutory health attorneys include: Spouse De-facto partner Non-paid carer Family member sibling, parent, other relation type Close friend.

I have more than 10 dependents, but the booking system only allows me to add 10 Once you have created 10 dependents you will see an error message "Maximum limit of dependents has been reached. How do I change my appointment booking? How do I cancel my booked appointment? If you have booked an appointment online and need to cancel your appointment, you can do this by following the steps in the guide Cancel or Change an Existing Appointment This guide will help you cancel your appointment.

How does the vaccine work? How many doses do I need? When will the second dose be given? There is a window in which you can receive your second dose: Pfizer Comirnaty should be administered 3—6 weeks from your first vaccination. Third doses for severely immunocompromised people Severely immunocompromised people aged 12 and over are strongly encouraged to receive a third dose of the COVID vaccine 2—6 months after the second dose.

Booster doses Anyone aged 12 years and over who has already completed their primary COVID vaccine course 4 or more months ago is able to receive a booster dose. What is the difference between a third dose and a booster?

How do I book my booster appointment? There are several ways to book: Find your nearest participating GP or Pharmacy using the Vaccine clinic finder View the Queensland Health vaccination locations and book online or Check if your preferred location accepts walk-ins.

How will I know when I am due for my booster? It is recommended to have your booster dose from 4 months after your second dose. Your statement will show the date of your last dose. Why do we need a vaccine if we can keep social distancing and wearing a face mask to prevent the spread? Where can I get information about vaccines? Skip links and keyboard navigation Skip to content Skip to site navigation Skip to footer Use tab and cursor keys to move around the page more information.

Site header. Contact us Help. You are here: Home Clinical practice Clinical guidelines and procedures Diseases and infection prevention Immunisation. Immunisation Immunisation Schedule Queensland The schedule of recommended immunisations funded for Queensland residents. Registration and qualifications How to become a registered vaccine service provider, what qualifications you need to become an immunisation professional, and Yellow fever vaccination centre information.

School Immunisation Program Clinical forms and resources for vaccine service providers running a school immunisation clinic. Experts around the globe are working on the creation and distribution of vaccines and treatments for the virus. Several countries have implemented their vaccination programs using different vaccines. The Australian Government is in charge of selecting, buying and regulating COVID vaccines and the Queensland Government is in charge of delivering the vaccine across the state.

The Australian Government and Queensland Government provide extensive information about COVID including the different types of vaccines approved for use in Australia, how they are approved, the science behind how the vaccines work, vaccine safety, the national COVID Vaccine and Treatment Strategy and the priority groups to receive the vaccine.

Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications and is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. Queensland Health coordinates the implementation of the National Immunisation Program for influenza in Queensland, which includes distributing influenza vaccine to over 1, Queensland vaccine service providers.

These providers administer free flu vaccine to all eligible groups. You can also visit the Australian Immunisation Handbook for further information about influenza vaccinations. Whilst influenza vaccine will not prevent coronavirus infection it can reduce the severity and spread of influenza, which may make a person more susceptible to other respiratory illnesses like coronavirus.

Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women is offered as part of the NIP. Vaccination is recommended with each pregnancy to provide maximum protection for newborn babies. This includes pregnancies which are close together e. The online Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends vaccination of pregnant women between 20 and 32 weeks. Pregnant women should also ensure they are vaccinated for influenza flu , which can safely be given at the same time as the whooping cough vaccine.

For the best protection against flu pregnant women who receive an influenza vaccine late in the influenza season should be re-vaccinated if the next season's vaccine becomes available before the end of their pregnancy.

However, they must wait until week 20 of their pregnancy to receive the whooping cough vaccine.