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Our Medical centres offer the latest vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, and Shingles vaccine, so you and your loved ones can stay safe. 

 

About the COVID-19 XBB 1.5 Vaccine

The new XBB 1.5 COVID-19 Vaccine targets and provides protection against the latest COVID-19 strain circulating throughout the Australian community. 

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) encourages those who have not received their recommended dose/s to receive the XBB 1.5 vaccine at this time as there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Australia since late last year.

First and second doses are also available for those who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccination and wish to do so. 

Read more about recommended COVID-19 vaccines.

 

About the Pneumococcal Vaccine

Pneumococcal vaccinations help protect against pneumococcal disease which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and blood stream infection. 

Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for: 

• Routine vaccination in infants and children
• All adults aged 70 and over 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 50 years and over
• Children, adolescents, and adults with risk conditions for pneumococcal disease. 

Learn more about the pneumococcal vaccination. 

 

About the Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccine is free for:

• All people aged 65 years and over
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over
• Immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over with medical conditions including:
  • Haemopoietic stem cell transplant
  • Solid organ transplant
  • Haematological malignancy
  • Advanced or untreated HIV

The shingles vaccine will be administered in a two dose course, and unlike the previous available shingles vaccine, is safe for immunocompromised people aged 18 years old and over.

Please note that supplies are currently limited for the shingles vaccine, check with your nearest centre for up-to-date availability. 

 

If you are eligible and want to receive a COVID-19, Pneumococcal and/or Shingles vaccination, visit an Our Medical centre today.