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Frequently Asked Questions

• When am I eligible to be vaccinated in pharmacy?

  Everyone 5 years and over can now book an appointment for a primary course, or booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if 18 years and over at an approved pharmacy.*
  Some adolescents ages 12-17 years may also be eligible for a booster dose.
  
  *Please note each state has a different legislation for patient eligibility, please check with your 777 pharmacist. 

• How do I provide consent for my child to be vaccinated?

  Vaccinations for children aged 12 to 15 years

  You will need to provide consent when your child attends the Pharmacy 777 COVID-19 Vaccination clinic.
  Download and complete the consent form for your child and bring this along to your child’s appointment.
  If you are unable to attend the appointment, send the form along with your child and a responsible person aged over 18 years.
  You will need to be available via telephone at the time of your child’s appointment to confirm consent with our vaccinating Pharmacist.
  
  
  Vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years
  
  You will need to provide consent when your child attends the Pharmacy 777 COVID-19 Vaccination clinic. Download and complete the consent form for your child and bring this along to your child’s appointment. If you are unable to attend the appointment, send the form along with your child and a responsible person aged over 18 years.
  You will need to be available via telephone at the time of your child’s appointment to confirm consent with our vaccinating Pharmacist.
   

  • Comirnaty (Pfizer) consent form for 5-11 years

  
  

   

   

• I've had COVID-19, do I still need to get COVID-19 vaccinations?

  Yes, You should still have all the recommended doses for your age and health needs. Vaccination is likely to enhance the protection induced by infection. The interval between infection and vaccination enhances the protection from vaccination by further boosting the immune response, including immune memory response, generated following infection. 

  Individuals are not required to wait for six months since their last confirmed COVID-19 infection to receive their next recommended booster dose anymore. However, the Department of Health and Aged Care still recommends all individual to wait 6 months between a previous COVID-19 vaccination and their next recommended vaccine dose to optimise vaccine protection. This change in recommendation applies to all people who are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccination (i.e., from 5 years and above).

  For more information please visit the WA Health website here. 

• What about a booster dose?

  ATAGI recommends a 2024 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for individuals aged 75 years and over, every 6 months. 

  For all individuals aged 65 to 74 years and those 18 to 64 years with severely immunocompromising conditions, a booster dose can be given every 12 months. A booster dose can also be considered every 6 months if the Pharmacist deems appropriate according to the current clinical recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

  Refer to the 2024 Booster Dose Eligibility section on this website for an infographic display and more information.

• There are so many vaccines available now, which vaccine is currently recommended?

  All currently available COVID-19 vaccines are expected to provide benefits to eligible individuals. However, for children aged 5 years or older and adults who require primary or additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the new Pfizer (Comirnaty) JN.1 vaccines are preferred over other vaccine options, as stated in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

  For eligible children aged 6 months to 4 years, both Pfizer  (Comirnaty) JN.1 and Omicron XBB.1.5 are available.

• What is the best timing interval between other vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines?

  The Department of Health have advised a COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day as an influenza vaccine.  
  
  For the timing between the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccines, please speak to your Pharmacist, GP or immunising health care professional about the most appropriate time to make your appointment.  
   

   

   

• Am I up-to-date with my COVID-19 vaccinations?

  Protection from a primary course (usually 2 doses) of COVID-19 vaccine wanes over time and protection is reduced against the JN.1 variant of COVID-19. Because of this, all adults who have not received a recommended COVID-19 vaccine dose as per 2024 guidelines are encouraged a booster dose as soon as possible to remain up-to-date. However, if you’re aged over 75, you can receive your additional booster dose from 6 months after your last booster dose. For more information, see the What about a booster dose? FAQ above.

   

  
  
• How can I prepare for my appointment?

  Please read the factsheet developed by the Australian Government Department of Health to prepare for your vaccination. 

  For further support, please chat with your Pharmacist or GP.

• How do I know when to book in a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

  It is recommended that you receive the two primary course doses of your COVID-19 vaccine as the same brand. We recommend planning ahead for two doses.  Optimal protection against COVID-19 will not occur until about one to two weeks after your second dose.
   

  Individuals aged 12 years and over  

  The recommended interval between dose 1 and dose 2 of the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine for individuals aged 12 years and over is 8 weeks. The interval between the doses can be shortened to a minimum of 3 weeks.      
  An additional 3rd primary course dose is recommended for severely immunocompromised individuals, given 8 weeks after the second dose. 
  Patients who have commenced their primary course with an original (ancestral) or bivalent vaccine are recommended to complete the course with either the JN.1 vaccine or the monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5-based vaccine.     

  
  

  Children aged 5 to 11 years 

  The recommended interval between dose 1 and dose 2 of the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years is 8 weeks.
  An additional 3rd primary course dose is recommended for severely immunocompromised individuals, given 8 weeks after the second dose.
  Patients who have commenced their primary course with an original (ancestral) or bivalent vaccine are recommended to complete the course with either the JN.1 vaccine or the monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5-based vaccine.     

  
  Please talk to our Pharmacists if you need to confirm what the timing should be between the appointments. 

  
  
• What about side effects?

  Please ask your Doctor or Pharmacist for the latest specific advice about side effects.

  You can use the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker if you have concerns about any symptoms  after your vaccine. 

  The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline - 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day.  

  If you think a COVID-19 vaccine has caused a side effect, you can  report it. Reports of suspected side effects help the TGA monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety. 

  Our pharmacy can report side effects to the TGA on your behalf, or you can report your side effects yourself. Visit the TGA website to find out how.  

   
• Why do I need to wait 15 minutes after my vaccination?

  If a serious reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine occurs, it will usually occur within 15 minutes of being vaccinated . It is important for you to wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes after being vaccinated so you can be observed for any serious reactions.

  Pharmacists who deliver vaccinations are trained in first aid and CPR and know how to respond to an anaphylactic reaction. In the unlikely event of a severe reaction, the Pharmacist and other pharmacy team members will act immediately to provide emergency assistance. 

   

   
• What is happening with the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and pharmacy roll out?

  For the latest information on the COVID-19 Vaccination roll out, please see the Australian Government Department of Health website or our Coronavirus Support information.

  Over 50 Pharmacy 777 locations are approved vaccination providers.
  Spikevax (Moderna), Comirnaty (Pfizer) and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) vaccines will be available for bookings to support you.

   

   
• What is Coronavirus and latest news affecting Australia?

  Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases. For more information, please click here.
  
  For the latest information on the COVID-19 alerts for Australia, please see the Australian Government Department of Health website.
   

• How do I cancel my appointment?

  For cancellations or changes within 24 hours of your appointment:
  Please call the Pharmacy 777 location you made your booking with and our team can help you rebook. 

  For cancellations or changes outside 24 hours of your appointment:
  Please you can either call, visit or email your pharmacy to cancel or reschedule. 

  Following your cancellation, to book a new appointment:
  Simply scroll up to the booking buttons on this page to start a new booking and schedule a new time or date.