WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease
caused by a new coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience
mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Currently spreading ‘OMICRON’ strain is more contagious and LESS virulent than previous strains.
The best way to prevent and stop the transmission of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Protect yourself and others
from infection by social distancing, washing your hands and covering your cough. Stay home if you are unwell.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through aerosols &
droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
Vaccines are available for anyone over the age of 5 years
Flemington Medical Centre is a COVID-19 Vaccination provider.
Click here to find out whether you are eligible to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Covid vaccines is available for all Australians over 5 on a walk-in basis between Monday- Friday 9am -11am or between 2pm-4pm. To prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination, click prepare .
If you do not hold a Medicare card, please click here to make an appointment for your mRNA/AZ jab at your nearest Government Hub or vaccination centre.
PROCEDURE FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION
Flemington Medical Centre operates on a walk- in basis for covid vaccines for Medicare holders between 9am-11am, or 2pm- 4pm.
If it is your first time getting a vaccination at our clinic, then you are
required to complete a consent form. The doctor will ask you a series of questions, examine your medical history, and then run through your risks vs benefits of receiving the vaccine based on your medical history and age group.
Once you are satisfied and consent to the vaccination, you will receive the covid-19 vaccine jab. You will then be seated in the waiting room for 15 minutes after which you can report to reception and leave.
AFTER VACCINATION
After vaccination, your details will be uploaded onto the Australian Immunisation Register. You can access these details through your My Health Record via myGov. Between 1-3 days after the shot, you are likely to experience some mild headaches, fever, body aches and pains. These can be treated with panadol, rest and hydration. For further information please click here to find out what side effects to look for and how to manage and report them appropriately.
