The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) must approve any vaccine before it can be administered in Australia. The TGA assess the safety, quality and effectiveness of all vaccines before they are approved and registered for us. This is one of the most thorough and strict processes in the world.

It’s important to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines per the current ATAGI recommendations. Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines will give you stronger and longer lasting protection against COVID-19.

These recommendations change from time to time and are based on the most up to date information and data available. To find out if you’re currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine dose, please review the tables below.

• Click here to find out which risk factors are relevant to COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Inmmunisation (ATAGI) advise that covid and influenza vaccines may be co-administered (i.e. on the same day).

National Pharmacies are administering the following vaccinesModerna Spikevax, Pfizer Comirnaty and Nuvaxovid (Novavax) vaccines. Only selected pharmacies are administering Novavax

Anyone aged 5 years and over is currently able to be vaccinated at selected National Pharmacies stores.

Please do not come to your appointment if:

• You are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19

• You are waiting for COVID-19 test results

• You have tested positive for COVID-19

• You are a close contact of someone with COVID-19

• You are in quarantine

Children aged from 5 years old are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

There are many reasons for a child or teen to get vaccinated, including:

• Protection from catching COVID-19, reducing risk of severe disease, death, and long-term side effects of COVID-19 (long COVID)

• Protecting family, friends, schoolmates, workmates & teammates

• Keeping schools open, limiting disruption to team sports and other activities

Yes, you can book online quickly and easily by clicking here.

No, a prescription is not required if you are having one of our qualified health professionals administer (inject) the vaccine to you in store.

Free. Patients cannot be charged for COVID-19 vaccination services

Click here for a breakdown of each vaccine including active ingredients and dosing

Qualified Pharmacist immunisers will be administering the vaccination at National Pharmacies. These pharmacists are authorised to administer vaccinations in their relevant state or territory, have completed all necessary immunisation training/qualifications as well as being up to date with the Covid-19 Vaccination Training Program.

No, none of the Covid-19 vaccines approved for use in Australia contain the live virus so they cannot give you Covid-19. Some of the side effects from the vaccine such as fever and fatigue may mimic the symptoms of Covid-19, but these symptoms will only last a short time and are a normal sign that the body is mounting an immune response against the virus.

Covid-19 can spread quickly and rapidly and to anyone. Even those who are fit and healthy can still get Covid-19 and may experience long-standing symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness and chest pain, as a result. Research shows that vaccination against Covid-19 prevents severe disease, hospitalization and death from Covid-19. Also, if you are lucky enough to escape Covid-19 infection with only mild symptoms, you may still pass the disease to someone who may get very sick with it. Getting vaccinated helps to protect not only yourself, but others in your community too.

No, a Medicare card is not required. However, if you are eligible for Medicare, please bring your Medicare card with you. People who are not eligible for a Medicare card can still receive their vaccination in a pharmacy.