Amcal pharmacies are committed to protecting their communities from the COVID-19 virus.
Select Amcal pharmacies are approved vaccination providers for the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines, helping to provide COVID-19 immunisation for our local areas and the community.
When it’s you or your loved ones’ turn to get vaccinated, you can book appointments to get your first, second, and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine that’s right for you.
Book your Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax vaccination today.
Book your first or second COVID-19 vaccination appointment
Select Amcal pharmacies are approved vaccination providers for the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines, committed to providing COVID-19 immunisation to Australia.
Book your free COVID-19 vaccination appointments for your first and second doses at selected Amcal pharmacies.
Children aged 5–11 can now be booked to receive their free TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine at select Amcal pharmacies.
Our Amcal pharmacies have supported families with health advice for over 85 years. Parents, carers, and guardians can be reassured that vaccinating their children against COVID-19 is the best way to protect them and reduce their child’s risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19.
It’s important to prepare for possibly contracting COVID-19 by creating your own COVID-19 Home Health Kit ahead of time, so you have everything you need to stay at home.
It’s a great idea to:
Make sure you have a regular supply of any medications and health essentials
Who should consider receiving a COVID-19 booster dose? Booster doses, also known as additional doses, are important to maintain optimal protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19. Booster doses are recommended or should be considered based on age, risk factors, or individual health needs.2
Please visit the Australian Department of Health for the latest information regarding COVID-19 booster vaccine recommendations and to check your eligibility.
Who is eligible?
Please check the Australian Department of Health to confirm your eligibility to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination and the latest information regarding COVID-19 booster vaccine recommendations.
Can my booster dose be a different TGA-approved vaccine than my earlier vaccines? Yes. An alternative brand can be used for booster doses if you are unable to access the same brand or there are contraindications or precautions to the brand used for a previous dose.3
How do the booster vaccines work together with the primary vaccine course to give me optimal protection from COVID-19? Your immunity against COVID-19 virus wanes over time. Additionally, the virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Booster doses give you better and longer protection against COVID-19, including the newer COVID-19 variants.1
Do I need the vaccine if I have had COVID-19 and recovered?
Yes. You should still get all doses recommended to you, though you should wait for 6 months after the confirmed infection.4
Is the vaccine safe?
Yes, COVID-19 vaccinations are safe. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has a strict vaccine approval process that carefully assesses a vaccine’s safety. The TGA’s safety monitoring team of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and scientists are closely monitoring any reported side effects from the vaccine to investigate any safety issues. Up-to-date information regarding vaccine safety and vaccine recommendations can be found here and here.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns about the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines or which vaccine is most appropriate for you.
Can I receive a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines (e.g. the flu vaccine) on the same day?
Yes. You can receive your COVID-19 vaccine and your flu vaccine on the same day. Simply book our combined COVID-19 and flu vaccination appointment type.
COVID-19 vaccines can also be co-administered with other vaccines, including routine childhood and adolescent vaccines, and vaccines given later in life.5 Check with your local Amcal pharmacist to confirm which other vaccines you can book for the same day as your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Can I have the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a health condition?
Having existing health conditions can put you at a higher risk of severe COVID-19. Most people with health issues are generally recommended to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and they might also benefit from booster doses.6
Speak with your pharmacist or doctor to find out what’s right for you.
Who is eligible to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone aged 5 years and over in Australia, and for eligible babies aged from 6 months to 5 years, regardless of your Medicare and visa status.
If I have the vaccine, will it stop me from ever getting COVID-19?
Vaccines train your immune system to quickly recognise and get rid of the virus. If you are vaccinated before you are exposed to the virus, the immune system can respond faster and more effectively to protect you against the disease.7 The COVID-19 vaccine may not stop you from ever getting COVID-19, but the Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax vaccines have been shown to be very effective at preventing people from becoming very ill or dying if they catch COVID-19.8
Was COVID-19 put into the vaccine?
There is no live virus in the COVID-19 vaccine. Most COVID-19 vaccines contain a spike protein that looks like the spikes on the outside of the COVID-19 virus particle or stimulate the body to produce this spike protein. The immune system recognises this spike protein and produces antibodies.9
Can my pharmacist administer the vaccine?
Amcal pharmacists administering COVID-19 vaccinations have completed extensive training regarding vaccinations generally, as well as specific training for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Do I have to pay for the COVID-19 Vaccine?
No. The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone aged 5 years and over in Australia, and for eligible babies aged from 6 months to 5 years.
Where will I receive my vaccination in the pharmacy?
You will receive your vaccine in a safe, private space within the pharmacy.
References and disclaimers:
*Eligibility criteria applies. Discuss eligibility and availability with your pharmacist.
