COVID-19 Vaccinations
Adult and Child vaccinations now available
We have Pfizer, Novavax and Moderna vaccinations
How do you book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccinations at Vitalia Healthcare?
- Through this website at www.vitaliahc.com.au
- By phoning the clinic on 6559 4788 during business hours
- There is also a hotline for patients who don’t want to book using the above. The phone number is 1800 020 080.
NB: You will need a valid Medicare card for COVID-19 vaccination at our clinic. If you do not have a Medicare Card, the Commonwealth government has instructed us to direct you to one of WA’s GP Respiratory Clinics.
Vitalia Healthcare is already vaccinating patients aged 12 years old with the Pfizer Vaccine.
ATAGI recommends that children aged 12–15 years get the Pfizer vaccination (from 13th September 2021).
Immunocompromising conditions |
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Haematological diseases or cancers |
Including leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma resulting in immunocompromise Recommend discussion with specialist regarding optimal timing of vaccination. |
Solid organ transplant recipients who are on immune suppressive therapy |
Recommend discussion with specialist regarding optimal timing of vaccination. |
Bone marrow transplant recipients or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy recipients or those with graft host disease |
Recommend discussion with specialist regarding optimal timing of vaccination. |
Non-haematological cancer |
Diagnosed within the past 5 years or on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted anti-cancer therapy (active treatment or recently completed) or with advanced disease regardless of treatment. |
Adult survivors of childhood cancers |
Nil. |
Chronic inflammatory conditions requiring medical treatments |
Including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and similar who are being treated with disease modifying anti‑rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or immune-suppressive or immunomodulatory therapies. Generally not inclusive of people living with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or similar non-immunocompromising inflammatory conditions. |
Primary or acquired immunodeficiency |
Including congenital causes of immunodeficiency and HIV/AIDS. |
Other underlying conditions |
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Chronic renal (kidney) failure with a eGFR of <44mL/min |
Does not include mild-moderate chronic kidney disease. |
Heart disease |
Including ischaemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies and pulmonary hypertension, and in people with complex congenital heart disease. |
Chronic lung disease |
Including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and severe asthma (defined as requiring frequent hospital visits or the use of multiple medications). Does not include mild or moderate asthma. |
Diabetes |
Nil. |
Severe obesity |
BMI ≥ 120% of the 95% percentile for age or absolute BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 whichever is lower. |
Chronic liver disease |
Nil. |
Chronic neurological conditions |
Including stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Generally not inclusive of migraine or cluster headaches. |
Poorly controlled blood pressure (defined as two or more pharmacologic agents for blood pressure control, regardless of readings) |
Nil. |
Those on NDIS and/or living with significant disability requiring frequent assistance with activities of daily living |
Including down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, severe intellectual disability. |
Those with severe mental health conditions |
Including schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. |
Children with complex chronic disease |


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What is the new ATAGI advice?
COVID-19 Vaccination – the Delta Strain and AstraZeneca Pregnant women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and should be prioritised for the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine at any stage of pregnancy.- Women who received their first dose of COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine and are pregnant can receive a second dose of either the COVID-19 AstraZeneca or the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine, although the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine is preferred due to the amount of international safety data.
- The Pfizer vaccine is not available
- The benefits to the patient are likely to outweigh the risks for that patient
- The patient is prepared to accept the risks and has made an informed decision based on understanding the risks and benefits.
Medical conditions that are eligible under Phase 1B include:
- Solid organ transplant recipients who are on immune suppressive therapy
- Leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
- Patients who are currently going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Crohn's disease
- HIV/Aids
- Chronic lung disease
- Diabetes
- Severe obesity
- Chronic liver disease
- Patients that have had a stroke
- Chronic liver disease
- Dementia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Motor Neurone disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Poorly controlled blood pressure
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Is there a cost to the patient to get the COVID-19 vaccination?
No, there is no cost to the patient.
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine and Flu vaccine together?
Giving a flu vaccine with a COVID-19 vaccine on the same day is allowed.
Patients should talk to their doctor if they have any queries.
What are the possible side effects from the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness, redness or itching around the injection site
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Chills and fever
- Feeling unwell
- Joint pain
Less common side effects after COVID-19 Vaccine include:
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Pain in limb
- Dissiness
- Decreased appetite
- Stomach pain
If your side effects last longer than a couple of days, please seek medical advice from your doctor.
Chronic Disease Management
If a patient is eligible and has signs of a chronic disease such as arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes or mental health conditions. Depending on their prognosis they can now access the following over the phone:
- GP Management Plan
- Team Care Arrangement – where the patient will be cover Medicare rebates for five allied health consults
- Mental Health Care Plan for things like depression, anxiety or stress and will cover Medicare rebates for sessions per year