COVID-19 vaccines

For the public

• COVID-19 vaccines - Frequently asked questions

  We have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about COVID-19 vaccines.

  Visit the COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions page here

• COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions

  We have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 in children, vaccines available in Australia, vaccine safety and schooling.

  Visit the COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions page here

• VaxFACTS

  This resource from the University of Melbourne provides answers to some key questions about COVID‑19 vaccines and vaccination in short video clips. 

  Access VaxFACTS here

• COVID-19 vaccination – Weighing up the potential benefits against risk of harm from COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca

  The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a resource to help people weigh up the potential benefits against risk of harm from COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca. 

  Read this resource here

• Patient information sheet on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)

  The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a resource to provide information to people about the AstraZeneca vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccination program.

  Access this resource here

   

• Information about COVID-19 vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and NCIRS have developed a resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to answer their questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

  Access the resource here

  Visit the NACCHO website for more COVID-19 related resources.

• Key updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

  A newsletter that provides key health updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households, communities and stakeholders.

  Access the newsletter here

• Information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines

  Some people with disability are at greater risk of becoming very sick if they catch COVID-19. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a safe and effective way of protecting you, your family and the community.

  Find out more in this new resource on Information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines from the Australian Government Department of Health.

• COVID-19 vaccine information for in-home and community aged care recipients and workers

  The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a collection of fact sheets about COVID-19 vaccines for workers and recipients of in-home and community aged care.

  Access these fact sheets here

• COVID-19 vaccination eligibility checker

  A new COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker tool has been developed by the Australian government. This tools can be used to check if you can book a COVID-19 vaccination yet. You can do this for yourself or for another person.

  Access this tool here

• Get ready for your COVID-19 vaccinations

  What you need to know to get ready for the COVID-19 vaccines.

  Find out more here

• COVID-19 vaccines - Is it true

  With new COVID-19 vaccine developments every day, it’s normal to have questions or concerns, and possibly feel hesitant about getting a vaccine. That's why the Department of Health is providing accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines. 

  Access the questions and answers here

• COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for frail older people

  This decision guide is to help a person who is frail or very old, including those in residential aged care facilities, make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

  Access this guide here

• COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy

  A decision guide to help women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy decide whether they should have a COVID-19 vaccine. It contains information about the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty (Pfizer, Australia). This information will be updated when other vaccines become available.

  Access this guide here

• COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for people with immunocompromise

  This guide is for people with a weakened immune system (which is called immunocompromise), including people taking immune-weakening medicines, who are considering COVID-19 vaccination. This guide includes information about two vaccines:

  • COVID-19 vaccines Comirnaty (Pfizer)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca.
     

  Access this guide here

• COVID-19 vaccine safety 

  Therapeutic Goods Administration

  The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is responsible for monitoring the safety of all vaccines approved for use in Australia. There is a robust and well-established system in place to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. 

  Read more on the TGA website here

  AusVaxSafety active and enhanced vaccine safety surveillance

  AusVaxSafety is an active vaccine safety surveillance system that monitors the safety of vaccines in Australia. AusVaxSafety is working closely with the TGA, the COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce and all state and territory health departments to ensure that monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine safety is of the highest possible standard in Australia.

  Visit AusVaxSafety website to learn more and to view the latest COVID-19 vaccines safety data.

• New COVID-19 vaccines website

  The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a new vaccine website so people can stay informed. This website is regularly being updated with more information as it becomes available. Information will also be available in 63 languages.

  Access the website here