PREMIER MEDICINE + COVID-19 vaccination

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Subject to availability -

we have both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in stock

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 all those aged 5 and up can be vaccinated at Premier Medicine

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In order for us to qualify to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients the practice has had to go through rigorous procedures. These ensure we are up to scratch with our protocols for administering the vaccine, including additional training for our staff and keeping the vaccine under the correct conditions.

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PLEASE NOTE 

Premier Medicine are unable to offer those who do not hold a valid

Medicare card, a COVID-19 vaccination.

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1. New or Existing Patient?

If you a regular patient of Premier Medicine, we already have your medical records on file.

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If you are new to our practice, please bring with you:

• your Medicare card

• a list of your current medications + allergies and

• your medical history (if possible)

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If you can, please complete the COVID-19 New Patient Form and email to:

info@premiermedicine.com .au

or bring it with you so we have all the information required to vaccinate you.

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2. COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments

You can book a specific COVID-19 vaccination only appointment

• online (click the icon on the right)

• by calling (02) 9388 0041 and speaking to Reception or

• we accept walk-ins (with a valid Medicare card)

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There needs to be two weeks between a COVID-19 vaccination and another vaccine. NB if you have had a ‘live’ vaccine you will need to wait 4 weeks.

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PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 vaccination appointments are ONLY for the COVID-19 vaccination. We apologise, but you will not be able to discuss other issues at the time of vaccination.

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After your vaccination you will be required to wait 15-30 minutes before you will be permitted to leave.

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NB the online booking system is not up to speed with the government changes re booster timing nor 5-11 y old vaccines    

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3.  Consent

Prior to being vaccinated, you will need to read the consent form – a link is provided below.  You will need to provide consent by:

• Printing and signing the form and bringing the form with you to your appointment or

• Give your verbal consent given to the doctor at the time of vaccination.

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All children aged 16 and under MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult who can consent to the child being vaccinated on that day.  We will NOT vaccinate unaccompanied children in case of an adverse reaction.   

 

 

            

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4. On the Day of your COVID-19 Appointment

If you have a fever, viral or cold/flu-like symptoms, your COVID-19 vaccination will need to be deferred. Please get a COVID-19 test (PCR or RAT) and isolate until the results are available.

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Please WEAR A MASK to our practice

Check in at Reception, we will check your temperature arrival

 

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Link to possible side effects of the vaccine (if needed you can take paracetamol post vaccination)

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IF YOU EXPERIENCE SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS GO STRAIGHT TO THE HOSPITAL.

MILD adverse effects are to be expected in up to 70% of people.

If MODERATE OR YOU ARE CONCERNED , please CALL us OR MAKE AN APOINTMENT to see us.

 As this is a new vaccine we want to know about all SIGNIFICANT adverse effects.  

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PLEASE NOTE

THE VACCINE AND THE APPOINTMENT ARE FREE!

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