PRMC is pleased to announce that we have been selected by the Australian Government to supply the COVID-19 Vaccines.
We have been supplied the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID Vaccines. We have already received AstraZeneca COVID Vaccines and we anticipate that we will have supplies of the
Pfizer COVID Vaccine from September 2021.
Patients between the ages of 16-59 are also eligible for the Pfizer COVID Vaccine. Patients 60 and over are eligible for the AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine.
Please contact PRMC on 03 9467 5433 or 03 9467 1233 to book COVID Vaccine appointments, please do not book online.
Please note: All patients prior to arrival need to print and fill out the COVID Vaccine consent form.
Please click on the link below to download this PDF document.
https://www.plentyrdmedical.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Covid_Vaccine_Consent-form.pdf
To access the Covid19 vaccination through a state vaccination centre (see link below).
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres
Check if you're eligible to receive the vaccine via the eligibility checker link for the latest information. Use the eligibility checker link to see if you are eligible.
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
Preparing for your appointment
Please do not come to your consultation and/or vaccination appointment:
- if you are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
- if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or have tested positive for COVID-19
- if you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, or
- if you are in quarantine
- if you may have visited or been to one of the exposure sites
If you have had another vaccine, especially the Influenza (FluVax) Vaccine in the 9 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, please let us know
as we may need to reschedule your appointment. If you cannot make it to your vaccination appointment, please contact us to arrange a new appointment.
To stay informed about COVID19 Vaccines and information, please visit links below:
For non-English speakers, please find information regarding Covid19 Vaccination in your language here:
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-vaccine-information-in-your-language
Learn about getting vaccinated:
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-program/covid-19-vaccines/getting-vaccinated-for-covid-19
Information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and what to except after you have been vaccinated:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/03/covid-19-vaccination-after-your-astrazeneca-vaccine-covid-19-vaccination-after-your-covid-19-astrazeneca-vaccination.pdf
Information on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/04/covid-19-vaccination-information-on-covid-19-astrazeneca-vaccine_0.pdf
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine information sheet:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-information-on-covid-19-astrazeneca-vaccine
Weighing up the potential benefits against the risk of harm from the AstraZeneca Covid19 vaccine:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-weighing-up-the-potential-benefits-against-risk-of-harm-from-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca
AstraZeneca vaccine and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/patient-information-sheet-on-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-and-thrombosis-with-thrombocytopenia-syndrome-tts
What to expect after your AstraZeneca Covid19 vaccine:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/04/covid-19-vaccination-after-your-astrazeneca-vaccine-covid-19-vaccination-after-your-astrazeneca-vaccine.pdf