Getting vaccinated | Coronavirus Victoria

What you need to know about getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine:

If most people are vaccinated, the virus cant spread as easily. This also protects people who cant get vaccinated.

Thefluvaccine should not be administered at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine.It is recommended that you wait at least 14 days after you receive the COVID-19 vaccine to get the flu vaccine.

The same applies if you have a flu vaccine first, you should wait at least 14 days before being vaccinated against COVID-19.

For more information visit the Australian Government Department of Health website .

The Australian Government has provided the following information to help people who are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prepare for their first appointment.

Bothvaccines that have been approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Pfizer vaccine and the AstraZeneca vaccine, require two doses.

After you receive the COVID-19 vaccine you may experience some side effects. These are usually minor, expected side effects similar to what can occur with other vaccines.After your first dose, you will be asked to wait at the vaccination sitefor at least 15 minutes to make sure you feel okay.

At your first appointment you will get the first dose of the vaccine. After your first appointment you will be able to book for your second dose. After each appointment its important to continue to practice COVIDSafe behaviours.

For more information about what happens after your first appointment and possible side effects,visit the Australian Government Department of Health website .

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