COVID-19 Vaccinations
Covid 5th Booster Vaccination Available from February 20th
With winter approaching and Australia entering its fourth year of tackling COVID-19, the Australian Government has announced that adults will be eligible to receive a fifth vaccination later this month.
‘From February 20th, all adults who haven’t had a booster or an infection in the past six months can go out and get a booster shot, to give them additional protection against severe illness from COVID,’ Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler said.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received:
- All adults aged 65 years and over
- Adults aged 18-64 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs.
ATAGI advises the following groups should consider a 2023 booster dose if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received, based on an individual risk benefit assessment with their immunisation provider.
o All Adults aged 18-64 years without risk factors for severe COVID-19
o Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs.
ATAGI 2023 Booster Advice
Staying up to date
To be considered up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, you must have completed all the doses recommended for your age and health status.
Find out about how to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
Stirling Central Health Clinic is offering COVID Vaccination Clinics on a regular basis.
Book your appointment here or by phoning the clinic on 8370 9777.
When you have an appointment for your vaccination, please complete the Patient Consent Form. Bring this with you to the appointment.
Please note that you can have both the Flu Vaccination and COVID Booster on the same day.
Stirling Central Health Clinic is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients who fit the eligibility criteria. To check whether you are eligible for a vaccination use the eligibility calculator click here
New! – Update on COVID Vaccinations
AstraZeneca Vaccines
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has reviewed their advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. They recommend that Pfizer as the preferred vaccine for people aged under 60 years.
This doesn’t change who is currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine but it means the Pfizer vaccine is now the preferred vaccine for people under 60.
To check when you will be eligible for vaccination use the eligibility calculator click here
For Frequently asked Questions, go to
Call Stirling Central Health Clinic on 08 8370 9777 to book your AstraZeneca Vaccine.
Pfizer Vaccines
Stirling Central Health Clinic is now offering the Pfizer vaccine.
Follow the link to find out more about what to expect after your Pfizer Vaccination: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-after-your-pfizer-comirnaty-vaccine
Book your Pfizer Vaccine online now by following the link
Booking Your Appointment
COVID-19 vaccinations are voluntary and free. Please phone the Clinic on 8370 9777 for bookings and further information.
Preparing for your vaccination
While you wait for your appointment, there are some things you can do now to get ready.
When you have an appointment for your Astrazeneca Vaccine or Pfizer Vaccine, please complete the Patient Consent Form
Please bring the Consent Form with you to the appointment. Your second appointment will be booked after your first vaccination.
For further information on the Astra Zenica Vaccine click here
For further information on the Pfizer Vaccine click here
Decision Guide for People with Immunocompromise
A guide is available for people with weakened immune system (immunocompromise), who are considering a COVID-19 vaccine. The guide can help you decide if vaccination is the right choice for you. To read the guide click here.
Decision Guide for Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
Please do not come to your vaccination appointment:
- if you are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
- if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or have tested positive for COVID-19
- if you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, or
- if you are in quarantine.
If you have had another vaccine, for example the influenza vaccination, in the 14 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Please let us know as we may need to reschedule your appointment.
After your vaccination
As with any vaccine, you may have some side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. For further information, click here
For general advice about the vaccination click here