• on the MyGov website
• in the Express Plus Medicare app on your phone or tablet
• by calling Medicare on 131 011.

Your immunisation information will be uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and if you have ticked yes to upload AIR information to MHR it will go to your MHR. You can access this via your Express Plus Medicare account , MY Gov or My Health Record for your travel passport and immunisation record.

1. You are unwell with any cold and flu symptoms on the day. If you have symptoms, you need to be Covid tested negative prior (bring result) and be symptom free for 5 days before coming
2. You have a history of mod-severe asthma, multiple allergies to anything (mixtures, sprays, creams, drops, vitamins, cosmetics, stings, latex, medications) or anaphylaxis or prescribed an epipen or have an allergy to any component of the vaccine e.g. PEG or polysorb 80 (see product information below) or have a mast cell disease (eg mastocytosis with elevated tryptase), a history of large clots from a Covid vaccine (TTS) or heparin (HIITS), antiphospholipid syndrome, history of leaky capillary syndrome. You MUST go to Resp Clinics eg Southbank Family Practice Respiratory clinic in Grey st) which are set up for higher risk cases. History of an ordinary DVT or pulmonary embolus is not a contraindication to Az vax e.g. post op.
3. You are a fainter or a needle phobic- you MUST go to the Resp clinics as they have adequate beds to cope with this. These locations can be found on Healthdirect website
4. You can have the vaccine if breastfeeding or pregnant or planning a pregnancy after discussions with your own DR first
5. You cant book here if you have no current Medicare card. You must go to the Respiratory clinics
6. You cant book here if you cannot return here for the second vaccine around 12 wks (AZ) or 3 -6wks (Pfizer). We wont do just second doses.
7. You cant book here If you cant prove eligibility, (a letter from employer or work ID tags). Your Medical file with us is enough for medical history )
8. Don’t book if you need more information before making a decision to be vaccinated , are vaccine hesitant ,as there is small time on the day. Book an appt with your DR prior for more detailed discussion. These vaccine appts are for those people ready to go.
9. Don’t book if you cannot understand English or understand the information we have given you. Go to the respiratory centres where they have interpreters so you can be properly consented
10. Don’t book if you have had another vaccine within 1 week. Wait until 1 weeks have passed e.g. after or before a flu vax or allergy shot
11. Dont book AZ vaccine  if you have a history of cavernous venous thrombosis , portal vein thrombosis, splanchic clots, or heparin induced thrombocytopenia, have antiphospholipid syndrome . A rare side effect is being investigated that may cause serious clotting in approx  3/100,000 people . It is being successfully treated in most cases with a 1 in a million risk of death. Disablement is possible.

• If eligible, Go to our website , www.BrisbaneCityDoctors.com.au

To book a Pfizer covid vaccine appointment

1. click the “Register for a Covid vaccine appt” red button at top of the home page , Book on automed option

For Astra Zeneca- book on Automed booking option

2. then read the info on the Covid page before booking
3. Fill in your details
4. Pick type of appt first e.g. dose 1 or 2 of Pfizer (if eligible) or AZ dose 1 or 2 then choose Dr (FIRST) and appt time then The Covid vax appts available DR will come up to book an appt

5.Choose see all appts and choose a time slot and vaccine type (do not pick pfizer if you are not eligible- you wont get it)

(If no vaccine available you will be asked to reserve vaccine and will receive an Sms when its in to then book an appt at appropriate time

• We will send SMS reminders for appts for first and second dose appts. Appts will open up 2 weeks before youre appt is due for Astra Zeneca and you will get a reminder to book or you can book your second appt at your first appt but Pfizer second appts will be booked automatically at first dose . We have reserved vaccine for your second dose
• Cancel appt if you cannot come so the vaccine wont be wasted for that day(it has to be discarded after 6 hrs)
• If you need more information before booking for the vaccine, book a telehealth or face to face appt to discuss with your Dr. For telehealth you need to have had a face to face appt within 12 months to get a Medicare rebate

If you are over age 70, frail or have multiple medical conditions , this is advised before booking a vaccine appt to get clearance from your Dr re fitness for the vaccine.

• The actual vaccine giving appt is bulkbilled if you have a Medicare card on the day

PFIZER  SESSION IS HELD AT SULLIVAN NICOLAIDES ON GROUND FLOOR

ON THE DAY:  A MASK MUST BE WORN FOR SOCIAL DISTANCE PROTECTION

ASTRA ZENECA Vaccinations

We are in a transition period for AZ vaccine and moving from prebooked sessions at Sullivan Nicolaides on ground floor,  to book anytime or walk in downstairs so you may be redirected in the changeover period. If you’ve booked on a Mon Tues Thurs Fri morning- check at Sullivan Nicolaides first on ground floor .They will confirm location. Some walk in and Automed booked appts will need to Check in at reception downstairs

We are located on the ground floor at Manor Apartments 289 Queen St. Next door to GPO. Come through the clear glass doors of Manor Hotel to the back opaque glass doors and enter Sullivan Nicolaides area. Self Check in kiosk is just inside to the left or see nurse at back counter if issues.

Some Astra Zeneca will be here if booked to a session on Automed booking option on our site and some downstairs (check at reception in Sullivan Nicolaides or downstairs if a walk in appt or appt made on Automed booking option on our site- we are transitioning to downstairs for Astra Zeneca)

• Depending on your reason for eligibility , bring evidence of your specialist advice ( specialist letter for people with cancer, immunosuppressed, or has blood or bleeding disorders) and if working (employer letter or work ID card. (List of eligible diseases next page )
• Bring your CURRENT Medicare card
• Come ready with upper arm exposed without the need to undress/unbutton
• Have had a meal at your regular time(don’t be hungry)
• Check yourself in at the self check in kiosk just inside the opaque glass doors on the left at entry to Sullivan Nicolaides. If you have any issues checking in on the computer kiosk just inside the door to the left or need help , see nurse for assistance when you let her know of your arrival. Then sit on timber chairs to wait to be called in
• DONT come if unwell in any way with cold and flu symptoms of have a fever(get covid test)
• Ensure you have had all questions answered beforehand if you have any questions or concerns. The clinic is for ready to go patients only and small time for discussion. Be sure if youre under 40 and booking AZ that you have had a prior consent covid info appt before coming
• After checking in , sit in timber chairs and wait until nurse/Dr takes you through
• Advise the vaccinator if you are allergic to anything, are needle phobic, a fainter, or have bleeding tendencies/ are on blood thinners or immunosuppressed or could be pregnant or aged over 70yrs or having cancer treatment

1. After vaccine, sit and wait in the timber chairs a minimum 15 mins. Wipe over chair with antiseptic wipes on leaving. Set your mobile phone alarm to 15 mins and then at 30 mins as we want you to remain close by for 30 mins
2. There is a 1/100000 risk of allergy to the vaccine . While waiting, report any allergy symptoms immediately e.g. itchy ,rash ,swelling of lips or thickening feeling of tongue or throat, dizziness, trouble breathing, fast heart rate or faintness. It requires urgent treatment

 Do not delay

3. Then stay close by for another 15 mins at a local coffee shop, park across the road or Post Office steps .
4. Allergic reactions can rarely occur up to another few hours or even a day after. If you get any symptoms with itch rash, or swelling lips, tongue, , troubles breathing, Call an ambulance immediately if not near a Drs surgery . You can call us for advice ph 0409783463 or 32213366 if no answer and option 8 to drop to receptionist when options given
5. If you have an adverse reaction , you must report it. Go to our website and under Patient Info tab go to forms and fill in the Covid reaction report form and email to TGA and notify us also to [email protected] so we can update your file.

Visit here to see what to expect after vaccination

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/03/covid-19-vaccination-after-your-astrazeneca-vaccine-covid-19-vaccination-after-your-covid-19-astrazeneca-vaccination.docx

Please read COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca Product Information for possible side effects to expect after vaccination( headache, fever, sore arm, tiredness , nausea settling within 48 hrs. Report Any severe or unusual symptoms after 2 days to 30 days eg unusual headaches, blurry vision, abdo pains, chest pains, shortness of breath , chest pains, red spots on your skin, limb pains

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-after-your-pfizer-comirnaty-vaccine